Mechanical recruitment agency listing
Mechanical engineers are involved in design, production and installation within a range of high-value industries, including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas refining, chemicals and manufacturing.
Apprenticeships and graduate traineeships are the two main starting points for staff who wish to become mechanical engineers. As the sector is so broad there is a wide variety of entry-level positions available.
Qualifications and salaries
Typically, workers who begin their employment as an apprentice go on to gain jobs as fitters, CNC millers and turners, draughtsmen or mechanical technicians. Starting salaries for such roles are usually in the region of £15,000 to £20,000, while experienced staff can expect to be paid between £22,000 and £35,000 a year.
People with degrees in mechanical, computer-aided, manufacturing or aeronautical engineering are well placed to secure graduate traineeships that lead to positions such as design, commissioning, packaging or piping engineer and project manager. Starting salaries for graduates are generally around £22,000, while staff with five years' experience can earn between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum.
Key employers
The major employers in the sector include engineering contractors, manufacturers, aeroplane builders and car makers, along with petroleum, gas, chemical and pharmaceutical companies. Typically, they use a mixture of permanent staff and highly-skilled contractors recruited to work on specific design or installation projects.
As competition for experienced workers is strong, most employers use engineering recruitment agencies to secure the services of the best staff. This is particularly true in the aerospace industry, where the government has declared that mechanical engineer is an official shortage occupation.
About The Advocate Group
Engineering forms one of our core divisions at The Advocate Group, and as specialist recruiters we operate on a truly global scale across the industry. With client partners including David Brown, Cambi & Radicon we supply Multinationals and SMEs with exceptional engineering professionals across multiple industry sectors including chemical, heavy engineering, automotive, nuclear, general manufacturing, industrial engineering and FMCG.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: National, International and Global Service | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Innova Search - Manufacturing Division
Innova Search bring a distinctive approach to Engineering recruitment. Using over 20 years of industry knowledge and market leading technology, our team produce competitive shortlists of the best candidates in the UK. We specialise across key fields such as Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Precision Engineering and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. You can trust Innova Search to find the best candidates in your sector.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About LinkPoint Resources Limited
LinkPoint Resources is a recruitment solution geared to you. Our dedicated team of Building and Engineering experts specialise in the supply of Mechanical Engineers for the construction and engineering industry for permanent, contract and temporary workers. By gaining a deep understanding of your business, we allow you to capitalise on your time as we take care of your recruitment needs. We recognise each project's unique requirements and work with respect and understanding to deliver beyond expectations.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK Nationwide | Contract, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Labour Hire Ltd
Our Engineering division at Labour Hire Solutions is equipped to meet any Engineering and Technical staffing demand in the UK. We serve all permanent, temporary and contract positions, with typical placements including Welders, Pipe Fitters, Assembly Operatives, Maintenance Engineers and CNC Setters. Call or email us today and let us demonstrate the unrivalled recruitment service that we deliver to the Engineering sector.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
Many Mechanical related university courses will require candidates to take a year in industry, meaning that employers may be approached by students needing to gain experience. This gives a company the opportunity to assess upcoming talent without the responsibility of recruiting them long-term. Employers may be inclined to offer a permanent position once the candidate has graduated.About Catfoss Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Catfoss Recruitment are specialists at supplying HND, Masters and CEng accredited engineers for esteemed Engineering firms nationwide. With 25 years of experience within the sector and source professionals including Maintenance Engineers, Coded Welders and Mechanical Technicians. Having worked with high profile clients such as Redhall Engineering, we guarantee to optimise the chances of making the right hire for both SMEs and blue chip companies.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Universal Staffing Solutions is a specialist recruiter in the heart of Liverpool established in April 2018. Universal strives on helping people and making a difference to others. We aim to deliver a service to support all parties. We want to put an arm around the City
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Pimento Connection
If you are looking for a devoted executive recruitment consultancy, welcome to Pimento Connection. Don’t just take our word for it, please have a look at our Trustpilot reviews and testimonials on our website to see how dedicated we are to sourcing you the right candidates or find your next career move. We work closely with business owners and candidates to ensure we are providing the highest quality service at all times.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About SiteMasters Plc
SiteMasters are specialists in construction recruitment, sourcing and supplying the best temporary and permanent site staff throughout the UK. We have over 33 years experience as an agency in finding top-quality personnel for the construction industry. We provide all trades same-day or next day for all sectors. We pride ourselves on offering a high-quality, efficient and prompt service to all of our clients. Understanding your needs is key to us
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About Vision Recruitment Group (Construction)
VR Group specialise in supplying white collar and trades and labour staff on a temp and perm basis throughout the UK. With over 30 years experience within the construction recruitment sector we have a strong track record delivering the right people for our clients at short notice. We pride ourselves on our honesty, loyalty and reliability. Contact one of our experienced consultants now!!
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
Although dependent on the particular project, a Mechanical Engineering candidate should expect to carry out tasks such as using computer aided design to create technical plans and researching/assessing new products. They may also be required to present designs to important clients and oversee maintenance projects.About Aspen Wolf Ltd
We can provide all aspects of engineers to roles within the engineering industry, we have dedicated consultants for specific roles.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: North East | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £35k
About Recruit Central
Honesty, Integrity and Transparency. Everything we do is underpinned by our three core values. We listen to our customers and candidates to make the recruitment journey a smooth one. If you are looking for a new role or recruiting in the following sectors we can help, Automotive, Transport, Logistics, Engineering, Commercial. Recruit Central - Recruitment Made Easy !
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: We cover all of the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About YourConstruction Recruitment Ltd
YourConstruction is part of an award-winning and entrepreneurial YCGroup. We have set out with the aim to revolutionise the recruitment industry within the Construction Sector. YourConstruction supply to the whole Construction sector including Engineering and Manufacturing across the UK, supplying Blue and White collar candidates for Temporary, Contract or Permanent positions which we offer a 12 month rebate. Need Help? Think YourConstruction.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About SunnySide Recruitment Ltd
We are recruitment specialists based in the North East, specialising in healthcare/medical, Social care life science, catering and engineering sectors - supplying top industry professionals in to these industries across the UK & overseas. We will endeavour to ascertain your exact requirements whether that is to find you that perfect job to bring you closer to your career goals or the perfect candidate who could bring growth to your business.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK,Ireland & International | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Logic Resourcing
Logic Resourcing are a ‘5 star’ Google rated agency, that “does recruitment properly”. Our team is made up of ex internal recruiters with specialist industry knowledge, which gives us a level of understanding that most other agencies simply don’t have. We know what the hiring process looks like from the inside, and we're focused on making that process as easy as possible for everyone involved.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: North West and Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About OATS Recruitment Limited
OATS head office is in the heartland of Manufacturing and Engineering in the UK, Sheffield. Through worked experience our team of sector specialists really do take time to learn about each specific role they are recruiting for. We know that it is important to find the right candidates in this sector and to find them quickly. Therefore, we have a huge database of candidates across the UK that we are in touch with regularly.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd
Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd supply temporary, contract and permanent recruitment and employment solutions in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: East Midlands and South Yorkshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k
About Juice Careers
Juice Careers - recruiting excellence in Oxon, Berks, Bucks at all levels, If you are looking for superb staff come and have a no obligation chat with us. We would love to help you find the right fit.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: London & Home Counties | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Apex Engineering Solutions Ltd
30 years recruitment experience in the Construction & Engineering industry, supplying Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Water, Environmental and Building Engineers across the UK, on a temporary and permanent basis.
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About HRSS Recruitment Specialists
10% Intro fee for new clients. FULL REFUND if candidate leaves within 3 months. HRSS are trusted recruitment specialists with one simple aim: find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple key markets - including Accounting, Engineering, Human Resources, IT, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Pharmaceutical and Sales
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Elite Employee
COVID 19: We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS to supply staff to ALL SECTORS. TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT STAFF SUPPLIED. Our Engineering staffing solutions are backed by experts who have experience of operating within a technical environment. Elite has been working within Engineering recruitment for more than 15 years and can supply top technical staff for all industry roles including those across Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive and Commercial. We don'
Mechanical - Engineering
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k