Mechnical engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
KAP Technical
Mechanical Engineer
Preferably experienced in the corrugated industry, the mechanical engineer’s primary role is to join our engineering & electrical team on the offload, installation, removal and loading of both new and used packaging machinery at our customer’s sites. As installation / removal involves travelling on a national and international basis there is an element of time spent
staying away, very occasionally including weekends and often at short notice so the ability to be flexible is an essential part of the job. The client also offer our customers a breakdown and machinery service plan which is carried out in between installations. There is also an element of refurbishment of used equipment at our Milton Keynes factory. A fork lift licence, working at height licence, welding and machining experience would be an
advantage but are not essential as qualifications can be taken once employment commences.
Hourly pay based on a 37.5 hour week (08.00 – 16.00, 15 minute tea break and 45
minute lunch break)
Overtime paid at 1.5 Monday – Saturday and 2 on Sundays and Bank Holidays
PPE and company logo workwear provided
£30.00 daily food allowance while staying away overnight
£25.00 overnight allowance while staying away
Paid accommodation while staying away
Use of a company vehicle
Company credit card
Company phone if required
Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
Gym membership (after qualifying period)
Workplace pension (after qualifying period)
12 week probationary period
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechnical engineer roles across Kap Technical's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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