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Mechanical Project Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Sheffield
1 week ago
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Mechanical Project Engineer

£35,000-£40,000 + Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs + Early Finish on Fridays (8am-2pm) + Onsite Parking + EAP + Bike2work Scheme.

Office Based, commutable from Sheffield, Rotherham, Worksop, Chesterfield, Dronfield and surrounding areas

Excellent opportunity for someone to work in a technically challenging environment, for an expanding company on notable projects across the UK.

Do you want a cradle to grave project role where you are seen as a technical expert and have immense potential to further build this knowledge?

This well-established company have grown year on year specializing in the production, manufacturing and installation of bespoke safety products for customers in the UK and globally. The client prides themselves on producing a unique, quality product to all their customers, to improve safety and regularly invest in new methods and technology.

The role will involve varied project engineering activities from the quote stage, through to design, planning and validating the processes before being installed. The successful candidate will have a direct involvement in all aspects of projects and liaise with customers to offer the best service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a growing company offering a wide-ranging role with the chance to progress your career.

The Role:
*Project engineering from product design through to installation.
*Scheduling, Budget control, Forecasting, Customer Liaison, Quality Control
*Regularly travel to client sites

The Person
*Holding Engineering discipline such as Degree, HND or similar
*A Mechanical Engineer background
*Worked with solidworks
*New product introduction experience
*Production OR Process OR Manufacturing Engineering background

Reference Number: BBBH258550

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Phillips at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.


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