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.
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Aeropeople Limited
Recruiting worldwide for general engineering roles, Aeropeople Ltd uses an extensive database to provide your business with bespoke candidates. We cover the majority of roles in the Engineering industry including Environmental Managers, Research & Development and Launch Engineers. Based throughout the UK, we also have offices in Germany and UAE, committed to finding solutions for your permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.
Coverage UK wide and International
The Quorum,
Barnwell Road,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB5 8RE
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.
Coverage National, International and Global Service
4 Temple Row,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B2 5HG
47 Park Square East,
Leeds,
Yorkshire,
LS1 2NL
The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L3 9QJ
Kemp House,
152 City Road,
London,
Greater London,
EC1V 2NX
Imperial Court,
2 Exchange Quay,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M5 3EB
ACER Construction & Engineering
ACER is an award winning construction, Civil Engineering and M&E recruitment consultancy. We recruit for temporary trades and labour, temporary management and permanent employees. We have 5 national offices and a lot of our consultants have worked in the trade as electricians, ground workers and site agents. This gives us unrivalled industry knowledge. ACER are also CHAS, REC, Constructiononline, Face Fit and committed to CSCS accredited.
Coverage North West of England
Suite 209,
Cotton Exchange,
Bixteth Street,
Liverpool,
Merseyside
Peter House,
Oxford Street,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M1 5AN
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.Intro Recruitment Limited
Engineering recruitment experts, we pride ourselves on the ability to source high quality, technical candidates from all engineering disciplines. From the construction to rail and aerospace sectors, Intro Recruitment have placed engineering professionals into companies of all types and aim to provide bespoke North West solutions at competitive rates. We recruit engineering experts for all permanent and temporary roles.
Coverage 30 mile radius of Wigan
27-29 Library Street,
Wigan,
Lancashire,
WN1 1NN
Berry Technical & I.T. Division
We offer a complete recruitment service for the Engineering industry, with our years of experience and industry contacts enabling us to find the best staff in areas including Construction, Mechanical and Automotive. Berry Recruitment manages campaigns tailored to our clients' needs, pre-interviewing candidates for roles such as CMM Inspectors, Technicians and Project Engineers. We recruit nationwide and in EMEA and are REC members.
Coverage UK wide
Temple Courtrn13A Cathedral Road,
Cardiff,
Wales,
CF11 9HA
20 Woodland Road,
Darlington,
County Durham,
DL3 7PL
Courtyard House,
Mill Lane,
Godalming,
Surrey,
GU7 1EY
Offices 10-11,
Quay West Business Centre,
Quay Lane,
Gosport,
Hampshire,
PO12 4LJ
Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd
Tap into a talent pool of qualified Mechanical Engineers with Multi Trades. We know the Engineering market and are able to identify Technical candidates with experience in Manufacturing, Construction and Energy. By delivering an exceptional service time and time again, we hope to develop our extensive network of industry contacts. So if you want to build a lasting relationship with a reliable recruiter of Mechanical Engineers, speak to us.
Coverage UK, Europe, Middle East and World Wide
Vintage House,
36 - 37 Albert Embankment,
London,
Greater London,
SE1 7TL
1-3 The Courtyard,
Calvin Street,
Bolton,
Manchester,
BL1 8PB
Recruit Mint Ltd
Recruiting personnel within Design, Quality and Maintenance, Recruit Mint offers a personal and low risk service to Engineering clients in the South East of the UK. Offering a 110% rebate on perm placements, we also source staff such as Fitters and Machinists for clients including Redring Xpelair, DC Norris and Titan Motorsport. We take the time to listen to our clients so that we can recommend staff that fully meet their needs and culture.
Coverage 60 mile radius of Peterborough
5 High Street,
Huntingdon,
Cambs,
PE29 3TE
17 Church Walk,
Peterborough,
Cambs,
PE1 2TP
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.Influx Recruitment
At Influx Recruitment, we can offer Technical Inspection Services - fully qualified CSWIP Welding Inspectors, NDT Technicians, 3rd Party Inspection/Verification, Client Witnessing and Vendor Expediting. Specialised Services - Multi Coded Welders, Pipefitters, Platers/Fabricators, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Project Engineers. Engineering was our niche, therefore we have 100% success rate in providing the best candidates.
Coverage UK and Worldwide
Suite 5,
Buko Tower,
Dalton Road,
Glenrothes,
Fife,
KY6 2SS
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.
Coverage UK Nationwide
CB1 Business Centre,
Twenty Station Road,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB1 2JD
49 Lodge Lane,
Grays,
Essex,
RM17 5RZ
3000 Cathedral Hill,
Guildford,
Surrey,
GU2 7YB
Suite 13199,
2nd Floor,
20-22 Wenlock Road,
London,
N1 7GU
Prudence Place,
Proctor Way,
Luton,
Bedfordshire,
LU2 9PE
Wireless House,
Fawkham Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN15 6JS
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.
Coverage UK Wide
PO BOX 980,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN5 9AU
Tickton Hall,
Tickton,
Beverley,
Yorkshire,
HU17 9RX
Cranleigh Scientific
We have a detailed understanding of the Chemical and Mechanical Engineering sectors and utilise this superior knowledge to identify technical practitioners for all permanent roles. Our appreciation of the sector means that we recognise key skills and can conduct academic checks for BEng, IEng and IMechE accreditations. At Cranleigh Scientific, we are Engineering experts and are adept at finding the right individuals for the right opportunities.
Coverage All UK
PM House,
Riverway Estate,
Old Portsmouth Road,
Guildford,
Surrey,
GU3 1LZ
Elite Employee - Technical and Commercial
Our Engineering staffing solutions are backed by experts who have experience of operating within a technical environment. Elite Employee has been working within Engineering recruitment for more than 15 years and can supply top technical staff for all industry roles including those across Medical Engineering, Automotive and Aviation. We don't rely on databases or traditional advertising and will conduct a proactive and tailored candidate search.
Coverage Southern England and Home Counties.
Bank House,
Odiham,
Hook,
Hampshire,
RG29 1LF
London Office,
Russell Road,
London,
E16 3QS
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.
Coverage UK
65 Church Street,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B3 2DP
31-34 High Street,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 2AW
9 York Place,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS1 2DS
23 Austin Friars,
London,
EC2N 2QP
Food Careers (Food Manufacturing Recruitment) Ltd
Assisting businesses to recruit staff within the Engineering function for 15 years, we handle Permanent & Interim roles in a salary range of £25,000 - £100,000 pa. We work with Food & Drink Manufacturers, Food Machinery companies and Food Suppliers and assist them to recruit: Principal Engineers, Chief Engineers, Engineering Managers, Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Engineers, Automation Engineers, Controls Engineers, Engineering Planners.
Coverage UK Wide
Unit 1 Bath Lane Mill,
Friars Mill,
Bath Lane,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE3 5BJ
20-22 Wenlock Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
N1 7GU
Suite 4,
Stanley House,
19/23 Crofts Bank Road,
Urmston,
Manchester,
Lancashire,
M41 0TZ
Pure Staff Ltd
With experience of sourcing quality staff such as Maintenance Engineers, CNC Machinists and Coded Welders, our portfolio of Midlands based clients can trust us to provide an honest and reliable service to the Engineering industry. Working in key sectors such as Mechanical, Medical and Automotive, Pure Staff offer cost effective solutions that are tailored to the exact needs of the client. We are REC members and ISO 9001 accredited.
Coverage The Midlands and Welsh Borders
The Chamberlain Building,
36 Frederick Street,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B1 3HN
Office 8,
Oxford Street Industrial Park,
Vulcan Road,
Bilston,
West Midlands,
WV14 7LF
8 Lowesmoor Wharf,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
WR1 2RS
Vima Professional Placements Ltd
At Vima Professional Placements we have over 25 years of recruitment experience so have a good idea of what our clients and candidates are looking for. We supply many sectors, both casual labour as well as permanent staff in; Construction, Water, Trades, Financial Services, Education as well as Oil and Gas.
Coverage Nationwide
6 Milner's Yard,
Riccall Grange,
Riccall,
York,
N Yorks,
YO19 6QL
Intec (UK) Ltd
Intec (UK) Ltd are experts at filling roles such as Civil Engineer, Project Engineer and Tool Designer within the Engineering industry. With over 30 years' of experience in this specialist field, Intec (UK) Ltd strive to provide quality service to every client. So whether you're looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Safety Engineer or Materials Engineer, we are confident in providing all solutions for all demands.
Coverage UK Wide & Global
Wellheads Way,
Aberdeen,
Grampian,
AB21 7GD
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Shell Manufacturing Complex,
Tenko Building,
Oil Sites Road,
Ellesmere Port,
Cheshire,
CH65 4HB
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
9 Bowesfield Crescent,
Stockton-on-Tees,
County Durham,
TS18 3BL
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Coryton Refinery,
The Manorway,
Coryton,
Essex,
SS17 9LL
Westmains Industrial Estate,
Grangemouth,
Central,
FK3 8YE
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Ineos Site Contractors Compound,
Grangemouth,
Falkirk,
FK3 9UQ
Brunel House,
9 Penrod Way,
Heysham,
Lancashire,
LA3 2UZ
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
3 Jacknell Road,
Dodswell's Bridge Industrial Estate,
Hinckley,
Leicestershire,
LE10 3BS
St Davids Square,
Westferry Road,
Island Gardens,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 3WA
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Unit 2,
Brinell Way,
Harfrey's Industrial Estate,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR31 0LU
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Lyndsey Oil Refinery,
P.O. Box 85,
Grimsby,
Stallingsborough,
North East Lincolnshire,
DN40 3LW
C/o Intec (UK) Ltd,
Unit 4,
Bennet Court,
Bennet Road,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG2 0QX
Unit T,
Old Station Yard,
Oxford Road,
Marton,
Warwickshire,
CV23 9RU
FINTEC recruit Limited - Engineering & Technical specialists
We specialise in Engineering and Technical recruitment. We operate across various sectors and many of our candidates have transferable skills. Including Project Engineering, Geotechnical, Welding and Design Engineering vacancies, we can use our diverse talent pool of top technical candidates to fill a full range of roles across the industry. We service both interim and permanent vacancies in Scotland, UK wide and Europe. Call us today no upfront
Coverage UK wide, Europe, International
24 Biggar Road,
Edinburgh,
City Of Edinburgh,
EH10 7BH