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Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer – Materials Handling
📍 Location: South Yorkshire
💷 Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
🕓 Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (flexi)
📅 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Company:
Our client was established over 65 years ago, and is a long-standing, family-owned engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bulk and process materials handling equipment.
With over seven decades of engineering excellence, they’ve built a reputation for delivering bespoke, high-quality solutions across a wide range of industrial sectors including aggregates, mining & minerals, power generation, biomass, chemicals, steel, maltings, and distilleries.
The company prides itself on its bespoke engineering capability, tailoring designs precisely to client requirements — and continues to grow year-on-year both in the UK and overseas.
As they expand into larger-scale projects and develop their capability as a principal contractor, this is an exciting time to join their dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team.
The Opportunity:
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, the company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design department.
You’ll be involved in the mechanical design of bulk and process materials handling systems — taking projects from concept through to detailed design and manufacture. This is a hands-on, technically engaging role that requires creativity, precision, and a strong understanding of mechanical systems within industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the concept design and detailed design of materials handling systems, including conveyors, structural frameworks, gantries, stairways, walkways, and supporting steelwork.
* Prepare detailed 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks.
* Design for fabrication and welding, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering and safety standards.
* Apply knowledge of CDM Regulations throughout the design and project lifecycle.
* Produce layout drawings and plant designs, incorporating process plant and pipework elements where required.
* Work collaboratively with manufacturing, installation, and project teams to ensure design intent and quality are achieved.
* Provide technical support to both internal teams and clients.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a strong background in materials handling engineering and experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in bulk or process materials handling design.
* Proficient user of SolidWorks 3D CAD.
* Knowledge of structural steel, fabrication, and welding principles.
* Understanding of CDM Regulations and design safety responsibilities.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Confident, motivated, and capable of taking a lead role within the design department.
Qualifications:
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
* City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in mechanical, fabrication, or welding disciplines (desirable).
Package:
* Competitive Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
* Pension Scheme: 5.5% employee / 7.5% employer contribution
* Death in Service: 2x salary
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Laptop provided for flexible working
* Flexi working hours
You’ll be joining a company with strong values, a supportive team culture, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence. With major projects on the horizon, this is the ideal time to join and play a key role in shaping the future of the business.
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