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Job Title: Mechanical Handler

Location: Derby (Hybrid, 2 days on-site)

Seniority: Mid-level (3-9 years of experience)

At ALTEN, we are supporting major programmes within the

energy sector

, delivering innovative engineering solutions that will shape the future of clean power generation. We are looking for a

Mechanical Engineer

with experience across the full lifecycle of

plant and equipment design, development, and delivery

. This role offers the chance to work on

large-scale mechanical handling equipment

in a highly regulated industry, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on energy security and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deliver

mechanical handling equipment

for plant environments, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Produce and review

technical documentation

, including scopes of work and design assessments. Support the full

lifecycle of mechanical systems

, from concept through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Oversee supplier activities and ensure equipment is manufactured to required specifications. Apply knowledge of

manufacturing and construction standards

in the design and delivery process. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, structural, and systems engineering.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in

mechanical design, development, and assessment

within complex industrial environments. Background in working on

construction sites, plants, or heavy industry

projects. Knowledge of

manufacturing standards

and ability to deliver equipment through the full project lifecycle. Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Required Qualifications:

Degree in

Mechanical Engineering

(or another relevant engineering discipline). Must be eligible for

BPSS clearance

.

Useful/Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with

PLM systems

such as Siemens Teamcenter. Familiarity with

Siemens NX

design tools.

Security Clearance Requirement:

BPSS

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings * Flexible way of working (role dependent)