Mobile Mechanical Engineer

Mobile Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)
Permanent
East Midland (site based with some travel)
Salary 48-58k per annum

Role Overview:

As a Mobile Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical maintenance, installation, servicing, and support for equipment and machinery at a large manufacturing facilities. You will work independently and as part of a wider team to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical installation, maintenance, breakdown support, and equipment commissioning.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, components and industrial machinery.

• Perform on-site preventative maintenance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams.

• Maintain accurate service reports, parts usage records and service documentation.

• Ensure compliance with company HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Work collaboratively with other engineering and operations teams to support continuous improvement.

• Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach at all times.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• Proven experience in a mobile mechanical or field service engineering role, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy machinery environments.

• Strong ability to diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs.

• Good understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, conveyor systems and associated plant equipment.

• Comfortable with travel and flexible working arrangements.

• Organised with excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Full UK driving licence (manual preferred).

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Welding/fabrication skills.

• Experience with electrical or control systems.

• Experience with SAP/EAM or similar maintenance management systems.

• Recognised mechanical trade qualification (eg, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3).

Contract & Working Hours:

• Full-time, permanent role.

• Field based with travel;