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.