Mechanical Engineer

Kinetic Plc · Barnsley, Yorkshire

Mechanical Engineer at Kinetic Plc, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, paying £42,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

12% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer

Reference general-manufacturing/48040-mechanical-engineer

About the role

Mechanical Engineer (Electro Mechanical would be a bonus!)
£42K-45K + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare
Flexible working hours Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm!
Join a growing machinery manufacturer and play a key role in building high-quality bespoke equipment. As a Mechanical Engineer you'll work on varied projects, be recognised for your craftsmanship, and have genuine progression opportunities.

The Mechanical Engineer Role:

*Mechanical assembly and build of bespoke machinery
*Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
*Working with pneumatics (cylinders, slides, regulators)
*Machine build, installation and mechanical testing
*Fault finding and problem solving
*Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
*Ensuring exceptional quality and accuracy
*Supervising a small team of 3

Mechanical Engineer Requirements:

*Strong background in machine build / mechanical fitting
*Confident reading engineering drawings
*Good pneumatic systems knowledge
*Excellent troubleshooting skills
*High attention to detail
*Positive, team-focused attitude
*CNC or machining experience beneficial
*Ideally 8+ years' engineering experience
*Proven supervisory capability

If you have previously worked as Mechanical Engineer, Machine Build Engineer, Electro Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, Machinery Assembly, Special Purpose Machinery, Pneumatics, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Assembly, Manufacturing Engineer, Multi skilled Electro Mechanical Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

Press APPLY today to be considered for this great Mechanical Engineer opportunity with a successful, growing manufacturer!

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 44 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

Reference: general-manufacturing/48040-mechanical-engineer · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Kinetic Plc

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