172 engineering jobs found in Swadlincote

Job Title: Contract Project Manager Contract Project Manager - Engineering / Manufacturing Project Manager - Engineering / Manufacturing  Long Contract, 6-12 month Fantastic opportunity for a motivated Engineering Project Manager with experience of managing a number of concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexity as part of a team of bright, highly motivated multi-disciplined engineers. It’s an exciting period of development within the business and as a result the company have significant projects and need a talented Project Manager to enable them to realise and deliver these projects and ensure key budget, milestone and performance targets are met.  As Project Manager you will have responsibility for working with multi-disciplined teams across manufacturing, engineering / R&D through to supply chain and quality to ensure milestones are met at each key gate / stage. With responsibility for several engineering projects from cradle to grave, you will be accountable...

Our client, a leading name in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer specialising in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering for a contract position based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This role offers a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, and pitman arms Undertaking detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks Collaborating closely with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure product validation requirements are met Working cooperatively with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure compliance with DFMA requirements Managing the Bill of Materials and creating technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects Liaising with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure...

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after) Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote. The Role As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards. Key Responsibilities * Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment. * Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications. * Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components. * Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly....

Trainee Technician Fitter Location: Swadlincote Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Duration: Minimum 6-month contract Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience) Kick-start your engineering career! Our client is looking for a motivated Trainee Technician Fitter to join their Engineering Division, working across both the workshop and customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded and eager to develop a long-term career in engineering. You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring from experienced engineers, learning specialist inspection, maintenance and fitting techniques while building valuable industry skills. The Role As a Trainee Technician Fitter, you'll work alongside senior engineers to inspect, repair and maintain industrial equipment. This is a practical, hands-on position designed for someone looking to develop their engineering skills and build a long-term career. Full training will be provided,...

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...

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...

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after) Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote. The Role As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards. Key Responsibilities Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment. Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications. Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components. Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly. Diagnose mechanical...

Trainee Technician Fitter Location: Swadlincote Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Duration: Minimum 6-month contract Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience) Kick-start your engineering career! Our client is looking for a motivated Trainee Technician Fitter to join their Engineering Division, working across both the workshop and customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded and eager to develop a long-term career in engineering. You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring from experienced engineers, learning specialist inspection, maintenance and fitting techniques while building valuable industry skills. The Role As a Trainee Technician Fitter, you'll work alongside senior engineers to inspect, repair and maintain industrial equipment. This is a practical, hands-on position designed for someone looking to develop their engineering skills and build a long-term career. Full training will be provided, including...

We are currently looking for a Semi-Skilled Fabricator to work for of our clients on a temp to perm basis The company is a well-respected world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide. Based in their workshop near Burton on Trent this Semi-Skilled Fabricators role will involve working on the repair and manufacture of copper bus bars for a range of uses. The main duties will include * Measuring materials according to requirements * Marking out * Cutting materials to size using specialist machinery and hand tools such as snips * Drilling using both hand and pillar drills The successful applicants for this semi skiled fabricators role will have some experience in basic metal fabrication and be able to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions. The ability to use basic hand tools and equipment such as metal saws, pillar drills and band saws is essential Excellent prospects for long term work for...

We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent. The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment. Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion. The main duties will include: * 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings * General Arrangement drawings * Fabrication details drawings * Pipework layouts and...

Mechanical Fitter £17 per hour rising to £18.79 after 12 weeks | 6 month contract Burton upon Trent Days only with early Friday finish Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 13:00 Friday The Role We are recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to support a busy Fuel Shop operation based in Burton upon Trent. This is a hands on position within a regulated engineering environment, focused on the inspection, installation, testing, fault finding and maintenance of fuel systems and associated test equipment supporting engine testing activity. Key Duties Fault find and diagnose fuel system issues linked to testing operations Install, inspect and repair fuel systems and associated components Test fuel pumps and injectors, accurately recording results Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on test rigs Essential Skills Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven engineering environment Good knowledge of fuel system components including pumps and injectors Clear...

FLT Driver Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: 6 months in Doncaster while training then moving to Barton Under Needwood Pay Rate: £16.42 PAYE per hour (flexible depending on experience) (Paid for travel time and milage) About the Role We are currently recruiting for an FLT Driver to support a project in an engineering environment. This role involves assisting with a product programme. This is a hands-on position combining forklift driving with basic mechanical/labouring duties, ideal for someone who is reliable, practical, and comfortable working in a workshop setting. Key Responsibilities Operating a Reach Truck FLT to move equipment around site Positioning lifting equipment onto a designated work rig Assisting with basic rework tasks, including: Moving completed units to storage or dispatch areas Working as part of a team to complete a high-volume project (approx. 600 units) Requirements Valid Reach Truck FLT licence (in-house licences accepted) Previous experience...

Panel Wirer Salary: £17.55ph PAYE Contract: 6-months contract Location: Burton Upon Trent Hours: 40 hours per week The Role Are you an experienced Panel Wirer or Harness Builder with a background in automotive or rail systems? This is an excellent opportunity for a Panel Wirer to join a well‑established production environment within a globally recognised engineering organisation, supporting the manufacture and repair of high‑quality electrical harnesses and assemblies. This role is ideal for a practical, safety‑focused Panel Wirer who takes pride in producing work to drawing and instruction, thrives in a fast‑paced production setting, and values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manufacture conduit and concentric layered electrical harnesses to current drawings and instructions Inspect, test, and repair electrical harnesses, control cabinets, power packs, and transmission systems Diagnose and identify unfair wear and tear, escalating repair...

My Client, an international company with a facility in Burton Upon Trent are looking for an experienced Fabricator Welder. We are looking for candidates with a lengthy history in Fabrication. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be able to read drawings etc and Fabricate to a good standard using their own initiative. You will be experienced enough to go in to work, look at the drawing and get on with fabricating the product. The client has major contracts so long term work available. 40 hours per week monday to friday paying a minimum £16.00 per hour. PAYE Ltd /CIS payrate up to £20.00 Rates dependant on experience

We are currently looking for experienced Fabricator/Welders to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the fabrication of large metal structures, working from engineering drawings, from base materials through to finished product and will include the following:- * Marking out * Metal preparation * Cutting * Bending * Assembly * Welding The work will mostly involve the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless steel and may involve some pipe work as well as plate. The ideal candidates must be experienced Fabricators ideally with some pipefitting experience. The ability to carry out MIG welding to a high standard is essential. Experience of TIG and MMA welding would also be useful. Previous experience of working on the...

We are currently looking for experienced Panel Wirers to work for of our clients on a temp to perm basis The company is a well-respected world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide. Based in their workshop near Burton on Trent the work will involve working on the repair and refurbishment of used equipment and the main duties will include all aspects of electrical wiring/assembly ranging from control panels, sub-assemblies/frames through to smaller component installation. The successful applicants have a proven track record in a similar role ideally with a recognised relevant qualification although this is not essential. The ability to read and understand schematic diagrams is essential. Previous experience of machine building or assembly would be advantageous. This is a temp to perm role Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands For more information and to apply please email...

Mechanical Engineer Location: Barton Under-needwood (static site) Type: Temporary for 3 months Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Rate: £24–25 per hour (umbrella) Start: ASAP Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer for a temporary opportunity on a static site in Derby. You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and general mechanical maintenance to ensure all systems operate safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer: * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks * Respond to and complete reactive maintenance work * Perform general mechanical maintenance across the site * Fault-finding and troubleshooting mechanical issues * Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and standards * Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs * Work safely and comply with all health & safety procedures Requirements of a Mechanical...

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Technical Lead to join an Aerospace business on a contract basis. This is a 12-month contract, outside of IR35 paying circa £50 per hour. This is an on-site role based in Derby, Derbyshire. Job Description An established engineering organisation specialising in advanced aerospace testing solutions is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the development and delivery of high-fidelity test rigs used to validate complex aerospace and turbomachinery subsystems. Job Responsibilities: • Lead delivery of test and demonstration rig projects from concept to commissioning. • Define system and programme requirements with customers and internal teams. • Oversee design and integration of mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation systems. • Review and approve technical documentation including CAD, drawings, wiring diagrams. • Provide technical leadership during build, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation. Skills /...

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Skilled Inspector for a 12 month contract based in Derby. As a Skilled Inspector, you will be: Carrying out the inspection of aerospace engine components through the inward receiving process, ensuring all parts meet required standards and specifications. Verifying component documentation and...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator / Welder to join a well-established engineering company in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, friendly and supportive environment with plenty of overtime available and the option of a long-term permanent position. If you're an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator / Welder who takes pride in producing high quality work, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Sheet Metal Fabricator / Welder, you'll play a key role in manufacturing components for automated parts handling systems. You'll be involved in the fabrication and welding of bespoke sheet metal products, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * TIG and MIG welding of sheet metal components. * Fabrication using press brakes, guillotines, rollers and other workshop equipment. * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. * Producing high-quality fabricated assemblies to...