Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, sy3 9pu |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -112025-15723_1764158396 |
Summary
Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
We are currently looking for a Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer for one of our clients. This is a permanent role, with the company based in Shrewsbury. If you're a hands-on engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge and enjoy working in varied environments, we want to hear from you.
What We're Looking For- Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - ideally with experience working on drives/motors and gearboxes, along with strong electrical knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with overhead crane systems (preferred).
- Excellent fault-finding abilities across both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays and some international work.
- Candidates must have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to travel to client sites as required
- Flexibility to attend call outs as required.
- Comfortable working at height, including on scissor lifts up to 20m (and possibly higher).
- A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong customer service skills.
- IPAF certification preferred.
- LEEA certification is an advantage.
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
- Average earnings last year were £47,000-£55,000, with higher potential for those who want it.
- Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
- (Flexibility required)
- Overtime:
- Weekend work as required
- Saturday: Time and a half
- Sunday: Double time
- Transport: Company van provided, with daily pick-up/drop-off in Shrewsbury.
- Pension: Company pension scheme (after a 3-month probation period).
- Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays