Mechanical Engineer

  • Key Recruitment Ltd
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Wanted.

Full-time Permanent Employment Opportunity.

Core Hours: 37.5-Hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Pre-Application Checklist (please review before applying):

  • Must have 5-Years of current UK employment history with no gaps of employment, so full employment reference checks can be obtained at job offer stage.
  • Must have lived in the UK for the last 5-years for full employment and background checks to be obtained. Proof of home address will be required during the application process stage.
  • Must be able to provide a picture copy of your UK passport, if EU passport holder, then we will also require your HMRC Share Code (proving settled status or pre-settled status). No visa sponsorship available. This is so we can confirm a candidate's right to work, you must be eligible to work full-time in the UK on a permanent basis.
  • This role will require a full security background and checks to be completed if offered the position.
  • This position will require 100% office-based commitment during your probation period, no remote or hybrid option available during this initial stage.

Overview:

This is a challenging role, that won't be the right fit for everyone, we are looking for specific candidates who can carry out designing, implementing, testing, maintaining mechanical structures, supporting multiple products and services. We will consider Graduate Mechanical Engineer applications.

  • Assist mechanical engineering development activities.
  • Support existing products based on business requirements.
  • Produce drawings and documentation for projects, including changes as required.
  • Calculation of cost and timescales of design projects.
  • Making and testing new equipment prototypes.
  • Travel as required to client sites in the UK.
  • QMS/IFS, design for manufacture and change embodiment.

Essential Experience Needed:

  • Understanding of technical drawings, documents, and product manufacture.
  • MS Office (Word / Excel / Visio / PowerPoint) CRM database experience.
  • Technical writing ability.
  • Experience using AutoCAD / 2D Drawing / Inventor / 3D Modelling.
  • Analytical approach to problem solving, strong numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Able to engage with staff and fluent in English (written and verbal).
  • Worked to deadlines and have prioritised workloads.
  • UK Honours Degree in Engineering discipline.

All CVs will be reviewed, those that are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone and email / messaged through Reed, asking for additional documentation proofs as listed above, along with a supporting statement / cover letter.