Mechanical Engineer

Cheltenham

-35,000 - -38,000

-55,000 OTE + Bonus + Overnight Allowances + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer / Field Service Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and travelling to customer sites?

Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting projects while receiving ongoing training and genuine long-term career development.

This role offers plenty of variety, with time spent installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.

• Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sites
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs
• Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
• Conducting site inspections and producing survey reports
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Travelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight stays
• Supporting workshop activities when required

• A recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
• Excellent fault-finding skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A flexible approach to travelling and staying away when required

• Competitive salary with realistic earnings up to -55,000 OTE
• Annual bonus
• Overnight allowance and additional stay-away payments
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Supportive team environment

If you''re looking for a varied field-based engineering role with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects, we''d love to hear from you.