Mechanical Installation Engineer
Location: Leicester (UK & International Travel)
Salary: £45,000 + OTE £60,000 – £70,000
We're working with a market-leading manufacturer based in Leicester, specialising in heavy plant equipment used across industries including quarrying, infrastructure, recycling, asphalt, concrete, and bulk material handling.
Due to continued growth and project demand, they're now looking to recruit Mechanical Installation Engineers to support site-based installations across the UK and internationally.
This is a field-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys working on large-scale projects and is comfortable spending time away from home.
The Role:
* Installation of heavy plant machinery on customer sites
* Supervising subcontractors and site teams
* Acting as Banksman/Slinger during lifts and site operations
* Delivering RAMS and conducting toolbox talks
* Working at height and supporting steel erection activities
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to spec
* Regular travel across the UK, with occasional international work
What They're Looking For:
* Strong background in mechanical installation / steel erecting
* Experience supervising subcontractors on-site
* Confident delivering RAMS and toolbox talks
* Banksman & Slinger trained
* Comfortable working at heights
* Valid site certifications:
* CSCS card
* IPAF
* SPA (ideal)
* Happy to work away from home 80%+ of the time
What You'll Get:
* £45,000 basic salary
* OTE £60,000 – £70,000
* All accommodation (digs) covered when working away
* £35 per day food allowance
* Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-value engineering projects
* Long-term opportunity with a growing, well-established business
If you're an experienced Installation Engineer who enjoys site work, travel, and being part of major engineering projects this is a strong opportunity with excellent earning potential.
Next Steps
Apply to this Mechanical Installation Engineer role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie Orton in our Engineering team on 0116 262 3733
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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