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Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Engineer / Technician
- 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
Installation / Engineering / Warehouse Fitout / Assembly / Industrial Pallet Racking
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
What you will get in return
- Secure full-time, permanent position with a growing company
- Varied projects across the UK - no two weeks the same
- Supportive team culture with room for growth
- All essential training and certifications covered
Don't miss this opportunity to join a skilled installation team with long-term progression. Apply now and take your career to new heights!
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