Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Handling

DBD International


Date: 5 days ago
City: Warrington, England
Contract type: Full time

Role summary:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll support the design, assurance, and integration of mechanical handling systems such as trolleys and transfer ports for a key UK nuclear facility.

What you will be doing:

    • Designing and reviewing mechanical handling systems (e.g. trolleys, transfer ports)

    • Ensuring safety, operability, and compliance through robust engineering input

    • Supporting system integration with adjacent equipment and processes

    • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders

    • Contributing to design substantiation and assurance documentation

    • Providing technical guidance across the design and review lifecycle

Formal qualifications or training:

    • Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related field

    • Chartered or working towards chartership (IMechE or similar)

    • Experience designing mechanical handling systems (not including cranes/hoists)

    • Nuclear, defence, or regulated industry background preferred

    • Familiar with substantiation and assurance processes

    • Strong communication and technical leadership skills

Make a Difference with DBD:

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more

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