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Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary Range
£27 - £35
£2 - £3 / mo

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Swadlincote, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Mechanical Design Engineer Location Swadlincote
Job Type Contract
Salary £27 - 35 per hour Long Term Contract
Contact Steve Harrhy
Call 07827 295 376
Reference 9245841/610/SHC

Mechanical Design / CAD Draughtsperson

Process equipment manufacturer – Burton Upon Trent

PAYE - £26.50 per hour + holiday pay / UMB - £35 per hour

6-month contract with possible extensions

This well-established process manufacturer is the market leader in its sector and following some significant project wins, they are going through a rapid growth phase. The design team are now starting to work on several new projects for their major clients, workload has increased and there is a real need to maintain the quality of product that it delivers. As a result, this company needs to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Draughtsperson to help with a conversion project immediately on a contract basis. If you believe you are suitable for this role, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827 295376 or email your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk

The role of a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Draughtsperson will involve:

  • Mechanical detailing of P&IDs in 2D or 3D on AutoCAD
  • All pre-engineering is done, solely responsible for producing 2D drawings
  • Working from the preliminary P&IDs, the design engineer / CAD Draughtsperson will need to make changes to existing drawings from a previous project
  • Produce Bills of Material in conjunction with the drawings
  • Liaise with internal & external teams

The Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Draughtsperson will need to have the following experience:

  • Mechanical Design experience of Pipework within a process-based environment
  • 2D detailing / draughting experience
  • Capability to make modifications to P&IDs
  • Creative ability and hardworking

The benefits of working for this company:

  • Good length contract with chance of extensions
  • Expanding successful company with a solid order book

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website -

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To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk. I can also be contacted on 07827295376.

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Design Engineer roles across ATA Recruitment Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27 - £35 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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