Mobile Mechanical Assembly Engineer

Mobile Steel Assembly Engineer - UK-wide

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits
• Hours: 45 hours/week, Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (weekend & out-of-area work occasionally required)
• Location: Exeter - UK-wide travel required (company van provided)
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Assembly Engineer, installer, fitter, or assembly technician looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a motivated and dependable Industrial Pallet Racking & Mezzanine Floor Installer to join a dynamic and friendly installation team based in Exeter.

You'll be working on commercial projects across the UK, installing storage solutions including pallet racking systems and mezzanine floors in a variety of industrial and warehousing environments.

This is a hands-on, physical role ideally suited for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, warehouse installations, or construction site work. You'll be provided with full training, career progression opportunities, and a company van, however any previous experience in a similar role or industry is highly desirable!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of industrial pallet racking and mezzanine floors on-site.
• Use of Scissor lifts in a safe manner
• Work to specification, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
• Assist the Team Leader to complete installations and maintenance on time and to client satisfaction.
• Follow all health & safety protocols and maintain a safe work area.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in installation, fitting, mechanical assembly, maintenance or construction.
• Strong practical skills and proficiency with use of hand tools; Band Saw, Drills etc
• Ability to read design drawings as steel racking material needs to be cut to client specification before installation.
• Full UK driving licence essential (towing licence desirable).
• Physically demanding - able to lift and handle equipment safely.
• Must be comfortable working at height.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK (occasional overnight stays & weekends).
• Scissor Lift licence is essential.
• FLT Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence is desirable (training can be provided).
• Good communication and a team player attitude.

Training & Certification Offered

• IPAF
• SEIRS
• CSCS Card
• Forklift & Reach Truck Certification

Benefits

• Overtime: Paid at 1.5 x standard hourly rate during the week and Saturdays, x 2 Sundays
• Bonus: £50 per night for overnight stays
• Holiday: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company van provided for travel
• Canteen (tea/coffee provided)
• Free Parking on site
• Company pension scheme
• Quarterly team breakfast

Installation / Engineering / Warehouse Fitout / Assembly / Industrial Pallet Racking

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