Job Description

Job Title:

Mechanical/Engineer / Technician - Prototyping, Assembly & Training

Location:

Unit 26, Enterprise Trading Estate, Brierley Hill, DY5 1TX

Employment Type:

Contractor

Start Date:

Mid-August 2025

Duration:

6 months (with potential to switch to full-time permanent role)

We are seeking a

highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with strong hands-on technician experience

to join our team. This role combines

mechanical system assembly, Electrical wiring, prototyping, and mentoring

, and is ideal for a practical, detail-oriented individual who can build and test complete systems while also guiding junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and assemble full mechanical systems

from scratch, including installations within

10- and 20-foot containers

for modular or mobile applications. Work with

copper, stainless steel, and plastic tubes

, including soldering, bending, cutting, and fitting using

manual workshop tools

(pipe cutters, flaring tools, benders, threaders, torque wrenches, etc.). Design and interpret

piping and system layout drawings

for fluid and ventilation systems. Install and test

water lines, venting systems, wiring system, and valve configurations

(manual, automatic, pneumatic) under pressure and flow constraints. Adhere to relevant

industry standards and safety regulations

, and ensure work complies with

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

. Conduct mechanical

system testing

, gather and document data, and support troubleshooting.

Train and mentor graduate engineers

, sharing knowledge of hands-on tools, assembly processes, safety procedures, and system design. Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve prototypes and optimize mechanical layouts.

Required Qualifications:

Strong

hands-on experience

in mechanical system assembly, piping, electrical wiring and prototype development. Skilled in

soldering and assembling stainless steel, copper, and plastic tubing

systems. Familiarity with

water pressure systems

, valves, venting, and fluid mechanics. Familiarity with

Electrical components such as motors, pumps, and control valves

. Proficiency with

manual workshop tools

and confident working independently on mechanical builds. Able to

read, create, and interpret technical drawings and piping schematics

. Knowledge of relevant

mechanical standards, safety regulations, and SOP preparation

. Experience in

mentoring or training junior staff or engineers

.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or a related technical field. Experience with

container-based or modular mechanical systems

. Familiarity with

CAD software or piping design tools

. Background in

R&D, product development, or prototyping

.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MECH002
Expected start date: 17/08/2025