via Reed · 2 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Mechanical Fitter /Installation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 35,000 – 45,000
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Mechanical Fitter / Installation Engineer - UK Travel & Overtime

£35,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Company Van + All Expenses + Training

UK Field Based - Regular Stay Aways

Are you a Mechanical Fitter or Installation Engineer with experience installing industrial machinery or mechanical plant, looking for a varied field-based position offering plenty of overtime, UK-wide travel and further technical development?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing engineering company, where you will work on a wide variety of mechanical installation projects across the UK, with a fully expensed company van, paid accommodation and food expenses when working away.

This specialist engineering business works on a range of technically interesting projects throughout the UK and is looking to expand its installation team due to continued growth.

In this role, you will travel to customer sites across the country, installing and refurbishing a variety of mechanical equipment You will work from engineering drawings, carry out mechanical fitting and installation.

This is a field-based position involving regular overnight stays, so applicants must be comfortable spending significant periods working away from home. All hotel accommodation and food expenses while working away are covered.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter, Installation Engineer or Mechanical Engineer with hands-on installation experience who is looking for a varied UK-wide role with overtime, a company van and the opportunity to work on a range of industrial projects.

The Role:

  • Installation, refurbishment and servicing of mechanical plant and machinery

  • UK-wide field-based role with regular overnight stays

  • Work from engineering drawings and carry out mechanical fitting on customer sites

  • Paid overtime + company van + hotels and food expenses paid

The Candidate:
  • Mechanical Fitter / Installation Engineer with hands-on mechanical installation experience

  • Experience working with industrial machinery, plant, conveyors or similar equipment

  • Full UK driving license and happy with extensive UK travel/stay aways

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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