
Mechanical Handling Design Lead
Are you a skilled mechanical engineer with experience working with cranes, lifting systems, and safety-critical equipment? Join a specialist engineering team and support the ongoing performance and safety of key mechanical handling assets.
Play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment used in both nuclear and non-nuclear operations.
This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical experience in a high-impact environment where your engineering expertise truly matters.
UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Provide technical support on the operation, maintenance, and development of mechanical handling systems
- Contribute to design reviews and ensure systems are aligned with safety and regulatory standards
- Assist with responding to technical queries and identifying faults or defects in mechanical handling equipment
- Support maintenance regime reviews and specification of replacement parts or upgrades
- Help maintain configuration and documentation for mechanical systems, including drawings and technical records
- Participate in condition surveys, obsolescence assessments, and health reports for mechanical assets
- Work on a range of engineering projects, including modifications, system upgrades, and new equipment designs
- Apply design and safety processes throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept to implementation
- Support commissioning, installation, and testing activities when required
What Youll Bring:
- A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems and equipment, particularly in lifting or handling applications
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, hand calculations, and safety standards
- Good communication skills and a methodical, problem-solving approach
- Willingness to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of cranes, lifting operations, or similar mechanical handling equipment
- Awareness of hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical subsystems in large industrial machinery
- Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g., defence, nuclear, aerospace)
This Role Is Perfect For You If You:
- Enjoy hands-on technical engineering work in a challenging environment
- Are keen to develop your expertise in mechanical handling systems
- Want to work on meaningful projects that support national infrastructure
- Thrive in a team-oriented culture focused on safety and technical excellence
- Start: 07/05/2025
- Rate: £40000 - £55000 per annum
- Location: Plymouth,England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
- Contact: Peter Kimber
- Tel: 03333 448009
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: V-43312
- Posted: 2025-05-07 11:10:06 -
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