Mechanical Installation Engineer
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 to £35,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Engineer / Installer | Mechanical Installer | Installation Engineer | Site Installation Engineer
Buckfastleigh, Devon | £27,000-£35,000 | Full-time | UK-wide travel & stays away | Environmental & Civil Engineering Projects
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a practical
Engineer / Installer to join a growing specialist engineering business delivering unique environmental and civil engineering projects across the UK.
This varied role combines workshop-based preparation in
Buckfastleigh with hands-on installation work on sites nationwide. Working as part of a small team, you will install specialist mechanical and fabricated components, with full training and development available.
What We Offer
- £27,000-£35,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Company pension.
- Annual bonus.
- Full training and mentoring.
- Genuine progression towards Site Supervisor and senior roles.
- Varied projects across the UK.
- The opportunity to work on environmentally focused engineering projects with a real-world impact.
Key Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble and load equipment in the workshop.
- Carry out mechanical installation work on sites across the UK.
- Use hand and power tools, undertake drilling, anchoring, basic pipework and small concrete/formwork tasks.
- Support site mobilisation and demobilisation.
- Maintain tools, equipment and stock.
- Work safely to site procedures and quality standards.
- Regular overnight stays and working away from home are an essential part of the role.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Relevant engineering, construction or technical qualification.
- Good practical and hand-tool skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to commute to Buckfastleigh when not working on site.
- Flexibility to travel and stay away during the working week.
- Positive attitude, strong safety awareness and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Requirements
- Practical experience in mechanical installation, engineering, construction, maintenance, fabrication or a similar environment.
Advantageous
- CSCS/site tickets.
- Fabrication experience.
- Concrete experience.
- Experience working around water.
Training can be provided for advantageous skills and experience.
Interested?
If you're a hands-on
Engineer / Installer,
Mechanical Installer,
Installation Engineer or
Site Installation Engineer looking for a varied role in
Buckfastleigh, Devon, with UK-wide projects, training and career progression, we'd like to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business working on environmental and civil engineering projects across the UK, with genuine progression towards Site Supervisor and senior roles.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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