Lead mechanical engineer jobs

14 Apr, 2026

Contract

£18.75 - £18.76 hourly

Randstad Engineering Cannock, UK

Service & Maintenance Engineer - Level 2 Are you a skilled engineer looking for a dynamic role in the rental energy sector? We are seeking a proactive Service & Maintenance Engineer (Level 2) to join our Power Rental team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality electric power projects across the UK and Ireland. The Role As an Individual Contributor within our Operations department, you will ensure our rental equipment-including generators, load-banks, and transformer's in peak condition to support our diverse client base. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Inspection (20%): Inspect, service, and maintain rental equipment (generators, fuel tanks, load-banks, etc.) according to strict schedules. Site Leadership (20%): Lead site installations, commissioning, and decommissioning of rental solutions, including the synchronisation of multiple generators. Technical Support (25%): Perform in-depth repairs and troubleshoot complex technical...

20 Apr, 2026

Full Time

Research Software Engineer

£40,500 yearly

The Rosalind Franklin Institute Harwell Oxford, Didcot, UK

Research Software Engineer The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future. Our teams are aligned across a number of technology and life science challenges as part of our strategic focus, with scientists, technologists and software engineers working together in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art research facility at Harwell in Oxfordshire. Role Overview As a Research Software Engineer (RSE) at the Franklin, you will bring scientific research and computational skills to develop scientific software, apply artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to solve scientific challenges and develop compute and data infrastructure to accelerate scientific workloads. Through this work, you will build scientific independence, develop new science and leadership skills, and establish a...

24 Mar, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Civil Engineer Consultant

£35,000 - £50,000 yearly

Trace Structural Investigations Remote

Civil Engineer / Structural Investigation Consultant We are looking for a Civil Engineer Consultant to join our team at TRACE as a Structural Investigation Consultant . This is a hands-on technical role delivering structural investigation, GPR surveys and NDT analysis across infrastructure and construction projects, combining site work, data interpretation and engineering reporting. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: NDT Technician, Survey Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Structural Diagnostics Engineer, Materials Testing Engineer, Structural Assessment Engineer, Structural Analysis Engineer SALARY: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Remote from home with regular UK and occasional EU travel JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Driving Licence (Company vehicle will be provided) JOB OVERVIEW We have a...

21 Apr, 2026

Temporary

Mechanical Fitter

£18.26 - £19.85 hourly

BMR Solutions Somerset, UK

Skilled Mechanical Technician Location: Clevedon Contract: Ongoing Type: PAYE Immediate Opportunities Available Join a Growing High-Tech Manufacturer We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in advanced equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industry. Due to sustained growth and significant investment in cutting-edge technology, our client is expanding its workforce, creating stable, long-term opportunities for skilled Mechanical Technicians. Pay & Shift Options Early Shift £18.26 per hour Monday Thursday: 06 15 Friday: 06 30 Late Shift £19.85 per hour Monday Wednesday: 14 30 Thursday: 14 00 No Friday working Flexible Options Fixed early, late or day shifts available Overtime 1.75x weekday overtime 2.0x weekend overtime Contractor Benefits Annual pay reviews Performance and incentive bonus schemes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Subsidised on-site canteen Modern facilities including showers...

18 Apr, 2026

Temporary

Semi Skilled Mechanical

£16.48 - £17.91 hourly

BMR Solutions Somerset, UK

Semi-Skilled Mechanical Location: Clevedon, Somerset Contract: months (with strong potential for renewal) This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a recruitment agency working in partnership with a global manufacturer of specialist equipment for the semiconductor and electronics sector. Due to a sustained increase in orders driven by advanced technology and a strong market position, the business is expanding and investing heavily in its site. This growth is creating long-term contract opportunities for skilled engineers. Pay & Shift Options Early Shift £16.48 per hour Monday Thursday: 06 00 Friday: 06 30 Late Shift £17.91 per hour Monday Wednesday: 14 30 Thursday: 14 00 No Friday working Day Shift £16.48 per hour Monday to Friday: 08 00 (or similar standard day hours depending on team) Flexible Options Fixed early, late or day shifts available Overtime 1.75x weekday overtime 2.0x weekend overtime Contractor Benefits...

15 Apr, 2026

Temporary

PVC Pipe Fitter

£20.00 - £21.00 hourly

HG Recruitment Solutions Crawford, Biggar ML12 6TX, UK

ROLE: PVC PIPE FITTER LOCATION: SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE PAY RATE: £20 - £21 per hour (depending on experience), overtime rate is set at time and a half of standard pay rate, up to 10 hours overtime available per week HOURS OF WORK : 7am 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday 7am 12pm. 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Overtime is paid after 42 hours. HG Recruitment are recruiting a temporary PVC PIPE FITTER in partnership with our client based in SKELMERDALE, LANCASHIRE. Apply Now Join our team and start earning top rates. If you are an PVC PIPE FITTER - APPLY NOW - For more information, please contact our team on (phone number removed) or e-mail (url removed) Estimated weekly pay based on 40 hours £840 Expected annual earnings £43,680 PCV Pipe Fitter responsible for the Assembly and Installation of pipework in the workshop and onsite. Our client is a well-established Engineering business based in Skelmersdale, specialising in the bespoke...

14 Apr, 2026

Permanent

HGV Mechanic

£18.00 - £20.00 hourly

Blue Arrow Londonderry, UK

Job Role: HGV Mechanic Location: Greysteel, Co Derry Hours: 08.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (One-hour lunch break unpaid) Salary: 18.00 - 20.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Permanent role Your role: The role of HGV Mechanic is to increase productivity and efficiency within your department and ensure the smooth operating of our Transport function with inspections, MOT prep diagnostic work and fault finding, repairs and maintenance and assisting at breakdowns and recording essential maintenance paperwork. You will be reporting to the Operations Director while working as part of a team of experienced mechanics. Your responsibilities: Maintenance and repair of all vehicle types. Plant maintenance and repair of any site equipment of a type that by its nature and design falls in the capabilities of a vehicle mechanic. Conduct routine inspections, including part and machinery repair cost analysis highlighting the need to repair or replace...

14 Apr, 2026

Permanent

HGV Mechanic

£18.00 - £20.00 hourly

Blue Arrow Belfast, UK

Job Role: HGV Mechanic Location: Belfast Hours: 08.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (One-hour lunch break unpaid) Salary: 18.00 - 20.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Permanent role Your role: The role of HGV Mechanic is to increase productivity and efficiency within your department and ensure the smooth operating of our Transport function with inspections, MOT prep diagnostic work and fault finding, repairs and maintenance and assisting at breakdowns and recording essential maintenance paperwork. You will be reporting to the Operations Director while working as part of a team of experienced mechanics. Your responsibilities: Maintenance and repair of all vehicle types. Plant maintenance and repair of any site equipment of a type that by its nature and design falls in the capabilities of a vehicle mechanic. Conduct routine inspections, including part and machinery repair cost analysis highlighting the need to repair or replace Pre-MOT...

14 Apr, 2026

Contract

Engine Builder

£17.00 - £18.20 hourly

Ford & Stanley Talentwise Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent, UK

Engine Builder Rail Industry Location: Burton-on-Trent Contract: 6 month contract Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am 1:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting Engine Builders to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent . This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality engineering environment, carrying out the strip-down, rebuild and assembly of rail engine components, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. You will join a supportive and skilled engineering team, committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and safe working practices within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Builder, your duties will include: Stripping and rebuilding mechanical engine components in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals and technical documentation Reading and interpreting assembly specifications to plan and complete build activities Verifying...

10 Apr, 2026

Contract

Engine Stripper

£21.27 - £28.63 hourly

Ford & Stanley Talentwise Burton, Lincoln LN1, UK

Engine Stripper Location: Burton-upon-Trent Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (with potential for extension or permanency) Rate: £21.27 per hour (Umbrella) Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am 1:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting Engine Strippers to support rail industry operations based in Burton-upon-Trent . This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality engineering environment, focusing on the strip-down of rail engine assemblies and components in line with strict safety, quality, and production standards. You will become part of an experienced and supportive engineering team, playing a key role in preparing engines and components for inspection, overhaul, and rebuild within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Stripper , your duties will include: Stripping down rail engine assemblies and mechanical components in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals,...

08 Apr, 2026

Contract

Facilities Project Engineer

£18.00 - £22.00 hourly

Randstad Construction and Property Stafford, UK

Facilities Project Engineer Location: Stafford (On-site) Pay Rate: Up to 22.00 per hour Contract Length: 6 Months (Full-Time) Shift: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 am - 04:30 pm (Flexibility for overtime required) The Role Are you a proactive Engineer with a background in construction or infrastructure? We are looking for a Facilities Project Engineer to join our team in Stafford. You will own and manage a variety of facility improvement projects, focusing on site infrastructure, machinery, and health and safety upgrades. This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for taking projects from initial scope through to final handover, ensuring every milestone is met with precision and a safety-first mindset. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead building and systems projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Safety & Compliance: Develop and review project documentation, including scopes, technical drawings,...