Mechanical Design & Service Engineer

Mechanical Design & Service Engineer

Salary: £38,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in material handling solutions. They are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design & Service Engineer to join their Engineering Division based in Swadlincote.

This is a unique hybrid role combining office-based mechanical design with hands-on site inspections, engineering diagnostics and client-facing technical support. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions, supporting refurbishment projects and building strong customer relationships across the UK.

Whether you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to broaden

your responsibilities or a Senior Applications Engineer seeking a varied technical role, this opportunity offers excellent career prospects within a specialist engineering business.

The Role

Working as part of the Engineering Division, you will divide your time between the office and customer sites, taking responsibility for:

* Producing 2D and 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD.

* Designing industrial machinery and structural steelwork.

* Carrying out site inspections, engineering surveys and equipment assessments.

* Diagnosing mechanical failures, structural issues and equipment wear.

* Performing engineering calculations, including torque, motor power, gear ratios and belt tensions.

* Supporting customers with technical enquiries and developing engineering solutions.

* Producing detailed technical reports with clear recommendations.

* Working closely with clients to support refurbishment projects and ongoing engineering requirements.

About You We're looking for an engineer who has:

* A BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

* Experience designing industrial machinery or structural steelwork.

* Strong CAD skills using Solid Works and/or Autodesk Inventor, together with AutoCAD.

* Knowledge of drive systems, power transmission and mechanical calculations.

* Experience carrying out site surveys and fault-finding within heavy industrial environments.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex engineering issues clearly.

* Experience of structural calculations and stress analysis, with FEA experience advantageous.

* A valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent) is desirable.

* A full UK driving licence, as regular travel throughout the UK is required.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience, with a range of £38,000 to £65,000 per annum available for the right candidate.

Benefits include:

* Company car or car allowance

* Performance-related bonus or profit share

* Private medical insurance

* Laptop and smartphone

* Funded professional membership fees (including IMechE where applicable)

* Ongoing training and professional development

* Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK

If you're looking for a varied engineering role that combines mechanical design, field service, technical consultancy and customer interaction, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity based in Swadlincote