Job Description
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)