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.