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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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
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
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
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.
Coverage Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists
One The Square,
Temple Quay,
4th Floor,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS16DG
Riverside Innovation Centre,
Castle Drive,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH11SL
Ground Floor,
Sterling House,
The Bourse,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS15EQ
Norwich House,
26 Horsefair Street.,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE15BD
8 St. Martin's Place,
London,
Greater London,
WC2N4JH
Manchester One,
53 Portland Street,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M1 3LD
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.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
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
2 Stoneycroft Road,
South Queensferry,
West Lothian,
EH30 9HX
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
Konnect Recruitment Ltd
We are an independent and bespoke recruitment agency that provides a specialist service to the Engineering market. Our recruiters work extensively across the sector to source highly skilled CEng, IEng and EngTech candidates for any permanent or temporary position. At Konnect, we endeavour to deliver each project under budget and in a realistic time frame, ensuring that our clients receive an efficient service, regardless of their needs.
Coverage UK Wide
Konnect House,
7 Carlton Street,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire,
HX1 2AL
The Beacon,
Westgate Rd,
Newcastle,
Tyne And Wear,
NE4 9PQ
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
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.Elite Employee
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'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
Zenith House,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG1 7AG
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
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
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
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
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
Conference House,
152 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
City Of Edinburgh,
EH3 8EE
Xpress Solutions
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Engineering, Manufacturing / Production
25 Queen Street,
Oldham,
Lancashire,
OL1 1RD
Petroplan
Industries covered: Engineering
Regent House,
36 Regent Quay,
Aberdeen,
Aberdeenshire,
AB11 5BE
Apple Recruitment
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Call Centre / Customer Service, Education, Engineering, Executive / Management, Health Care, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Sales, Travel
Causeway Tower,
9 James Street South,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT2 8DN
Star Employment Services
Industries covered: Engineering, Health Care, Industrial, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Sales
Express & Star Building,
Queen Square,
Cannock,
Staffordshire,
WS11 1ES
51-53 Queen Street,
Wolverhampton,
West Midlands,
WV1 1ES
Sigma Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Executive / Management, Graduate, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Purchasing, Science
Cardiff Bay Business Centre,
Titan House,
Lewis Road,
Ocean Park,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF24 5BS
Ford & Stanley
Industries covered: Engineering, Rail, Digital
44 Royal Scot Road Pride Park,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
DE24 8AJ
Ravensearch M&E Recruitment
Industries covered: Engineering
Suite 302,
Bank Chambers,
1-3 Library Street,
Wigan,
Lancashire,
WN1 1NN
CH Technical Recruitment
Industries covered: Automotive, Creative / Design, Engineering, Manufacturing / Production
Quinn Close,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
CV3 4LH
Labour 24/7
Industries covered: Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Engineering, Executive / Management, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Sales
130 Manchester Road,
Kearsley,
Bolton,
Lancashire,
BL4 8QR
Encon Staffing Associates Ltd
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering
4 Mornington Villas,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD8 7HB
CSP Technical
Industries covered: Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, Food & Drink, Rail, Energy / Renewable Energy
Imperial House,
St Nicholas Circle,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE1 4LF
Pertemps Industrial
Industries covered: Driving, Engineering, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production
Suite 3,
Hazledine House,
Central Square,
Telford,
Shropshire,
TF3 4JL
Anchor Parade Aldridge,
Walsall,
West Midlands,
WS9 8PT
Square Peg
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Personnel / HR, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Sales
F1D Fieldhouse Mill,
Fieldhouse Road,
Rochdale,
Lancashire,
OL12 0AA
Hamilton James Consultants
Industries covered: Engineering
Deacons Boatyard,
Bursledon Bridge,
Swanwick,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO31 8AW
Flagship Consulting
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering, Executive / Management, Energy / Renewable Energy
Tower House,
Fairfax Street,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 3BN
Express Recruitment
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Financial Services, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales
9,
Eldon Chambers,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG1 2NS
Orchard Recruitment Solutions
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering
Unity Works,
Westgate,
Wakefield,
West Yorkshire,
WF1 1EP
Cohesion
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering, Graduate, Health Care, Logistics, Social Care, FMCG
3 The Green,
Stratford Road,
Solihull,
West Midlands,
B90 4LA
Concept Resourcing
Industries covered: Administration, Engineering, IT, Sales
Unit 10 Castle Court 2 Castlegate Way,
Dudley,
West Midlands,
DY1 4RH
Next Recruitment
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Manufacturing / Production, Purchasing, Sales
1558 Stratford Road,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B28 9HA
Crunin Jobs
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Headhunting, Telecommunications
16 Boclair Crescent,
Glasgow,
Lanarkshire,
G61 2AG
Brewster Pratap Recruitment Group
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Engineering, Executive / Management
Mallard House,
Heavens Wal,
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire,
DN4 5HZ
Velocity V1 1st Floor,
2 Tenter Street,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S1 4BY
Human Recuitment
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Executive / Management, Personnel / HR, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales
Moorgate Crofts Business Centre,
Rotherham,
South Yorkshire,
S60 2DH
Freeway Recruitment
Industries covered: Administration, Driving, Engineering, Industrial, Sales
Offices 1 & 2,
Phase 3,
Brooklands Court Tunstall Road,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS11 5HL
ESS Holdings Ltd.
Industries covered: Engineering, Executive / Management, Food & Drink, Science, Energy / Renewable Energy
38 Dean Park Mews,
Edinburgh,
Midlothian,
EH4 1ED
Unique Employment Services
Industries covered: Administration, Driving, Engineering, Industrial
5 Castle Street,
Luton,
Bedfordshire,
LU1 3AA
423 Margaret Powell House,
Midsummer Boulevard,
Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire,
MK9 3BN
6 Sheep Street,
Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire,
NN8 1BL
G&T Associate Services Ltd
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing / Production
Unit 5,
Tawe Business Village,
Enterprise Park,
Swansea,
West Glamorgan,
SA7 9LA
Major Recruitment
Industries covered: Engineering, Executive / Management, Health Care, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Sales, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
1-3 Sykes Street,
Castleford,
West Yorkshire,
WF10 1AT
Fraser House Nether Hall Road,
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire,
DN1 2PH
Quayside Business Park George Mann Road,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS10 1DX
Unit A7 Baird House,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L7 9NJ
QPS Staffing Solutions
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering
The Craven Park Training And Enterprise Centre,
Preston Road,
Hull,
North Humberside,
HU9 5HE
Macdonald and Company
Industries covered: Construction, Engineering, Environmental, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Property, Energy / Renewable Energy
York House,
20 York Street,
Manchester,
Lancashire,
M2 3BB
2,
Harewood Place,
Hanover Square,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 1BX
Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Engineering, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Insurance, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales, Training / Learning, Shipping, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
Valley House,
Kingsway South,
Team Valley,
Gateshead,
Tyne And Wear,
NE11 0JW