Job Description

Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer

Warrington | £41 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - 3 Days On Site | 12-Month Contract

Join a major nuclear programme and help shape the future of engineering at Sellafield.

We're looking for a Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions on complex nuclear projects. Working within a collaborative design team, you'll be involved in developing bespoke mechanical equipment and tooling that plays a vital role in supporting one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong design experience who enjoys solving technical challenges in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing high-quality mechanical designs and engineering documentation to support the manufacture and installation of specialist equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing 2D and 3D mechanical designs and engineering drawings

Developing design packages for manufacture and installation

Supporting the design of bespoke tooling and mechanical equipment

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver project objectives

Preparing technical documentation, method statements and risk assessments

Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements

Participating in design reviews and providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle

About You

We're looking for candidates with:

Experience in mechanical design or mechanical engineering

Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawing production

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assemblies

Experience producing engineering documentation and design packages

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

Experience within the nuclear, defence, energy or other highly regulated sectors

Knowledge of bespoke tooling, lifting equipment or plant modification projects

Familiarity with engineering standards and quality assurance processes

Experience working on projects for Sellafield or within the nuclear decommissioning sector

What's on Offer?

? £41 per hour - Inside IR35

? 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension

? Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site in Warrington

? Opportunity to work on nationally significant Sellafield nuclear projects

? Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to technically challenging work

? Long-term contract supporting cutting-edge engineering solutions

If you're a Mechanical Designer or Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term contract on high-profile nuclear projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering team and make a real impact