Mechanical Engineer

Full time | MacArthur Recruitment | United Kingdom

Posted On 26/03/2026

Work Experience 4-5 years

45000 - 55000

City Workington

Province Cumbria

Postal Code CA14

MacArthur Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on turning concepts into engineered reality. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with talented teams, and seeing your designs come to life in the field, this role gives you the scope and autonomy to do exactly that. Nuclear, heavy engineering, regulated industries sector. You will need to be able to gain security clearance for nuclear sites eg P4, SC, BPSS.

• Their team is the main reason behind their success.
• They are committed to supporting your expanding knowledge, skills, development and well-being and they offer great training and growth opportunities.
• You’ll have genuine ownership of your work from concept through to delivery
• You’ll collaborate with experts across engineering disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide range of systems and technologies
• You’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that have real operational impact.
• Salary in the region of £45,000 - £55,000pa
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/paternity pay, Buying Annual Leave Option
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare plan and Life Assurance
• 40 hrs/wk, Monday – Friday

• Develop concepts into manufacturable mechanical designs
• Interpretation of design requirements from initial customer concept through to manufacture
• Produce and maintain key engineering documents—risk assessments, calculations, reports, drawings, and schematics
• Work with cross functional teams to integrate systems effectively
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and suppliers to maintain compliance
• Contribute to design reviews and technical meetings and provide technical support during installation, commissioning and maintenance phases
• Create accurate drawings and specifications for manufacturing and installation
• Demonstrate proficiency in interoperating and analysing engineering drawings, extracting critical information, identifying design requirements and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Proficient in the use of CAD Software (Inventor) and generally IT proficient
• Mechanical Design within the Nuclear Industry, heavy engineering or similar
• Technical writing and documentation
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Effective teamwork and communication in multi-disciplinary environments
• Ability to obtain security clearance for nuclear sites (eg P4, SC, BPSS)
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices
• Experience with calculations

For more information, or to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer, please contact Ewen on , ideally with a copy of your CV, or call .

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