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71 live vacancies in Mechanical Engineering

Heads up: every vacancy here is based in the UK and the North West of England, and employers require the existing right to work in the UK plus UK security clearance eligibility for most nuclear and defence roles.

Mechanical Engineering: Rotating plant, pressure systems, pipework, HVAC and maintenance engineering.

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Live UK defence vacancies (71)

Defence programmes first — submarines, warships, dockyards, combat air, land systems and cleared engineering. Civil nuclear roles follow behind.

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems · UK

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with MBDA Missile Systems in UK. Listed under Defence technology domains. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 19/09/2026 · 28 days left

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Saab UK · Fareham, Hampshire

£44,849

Electro-Mechanical Technician with Saab UK in Fareham, Hampshire. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £44,849 – £44,849. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 19/09/2026 · 28 days left

Mobile Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions · Reigate, Surrey

£43,000 – £46,000

Mobile Maintenance Engineer with CBW Staffing Solutions in Reigate, Surrey. Listed under Defence programmes & platforms. Advertised salary £43,000 – £46,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 19/09/2026 · 28 days left

Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN · Farnborough, Hampshire

£45,513

Mechanical Engineer with ALTEN in Farnborough, Hampshire. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £45,513 – £45,513. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 19/09/2026 · 28 days left

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Copello · Bristol, South West England

£28,000 – £32,000

Graduate Mechanical Engineer with Copello in Bristol, South West England. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £28,000 – £32,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Up to £115,050

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer with Outsource in UK. Listed under Defence technology domains. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Heavy Mechanical Technician - Rolling Stock

Shorterm Group · Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

£46,800 – £60,902

Heavy Mechanical Technician - Rolling Stock with Shorterm Group in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £46,800 – £60,902. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Mechanical Architect

Line Up Aviation · Bolton, Greater Manchester

Up to £124,800

Mechanical Architect with Line Up Aviation in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Listed under Defence technology domains. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Copello · Bristol, South West England

£50,000 – £60,000

Senior Mechanical Engineer with Copello in Bristol, South West England. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £50,000 – £60,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

DV Cleared Mechanical Supervisor

Scantec · Aldermaston, Reading

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£91,000

DV Cleared Mechanical Supervisor with Scantec in Aldermaston, Reading. Listed under NDA group & nuclear estate. Advertised salary £91,000 – £91,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Mechanical Technician

Huon Aqua · Devonport, Plymouth

£41,105

Mechanical Technician with Huon Aqua in Devonport, Plymouth. Listed under Dockyards & naval bases. Advertised salary £41,105 – £41,105. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Advanced Engineer - Mechanical (HVAC)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Oxenholme, Kendal

£32,073 – £39,043

Advanced Engineer - Mechanical (HVAC) with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Oxenholme, Kendal. Listed under Dockyards & naval bases. Advertised salary £32,073 – £39,043. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

£52,422

Electro-Mechanical Technician with Saab Seaeye in UK. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £52,422 – £52,422. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Avionics Fitter

Arden White Limited · Llanfair Yn Neubwll, Holyhead

£43,784 – £58,572

Avionics Fitter with Arden White Limited in Llanfair Yn Neubwll, Holyhead. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £43,784 – £58,572. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Mechanical Engineer

ASC Connections Ltd · Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire

£55,000

Mechanical Engineer with ASC Connections Ltd in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire. Listed under Defence programmes & platforms. Advertised salary £55,000 – £55,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

£50,000

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with Zest in Exeter, Devon. Listed under Defence programmes & platforms. Advertised salary £50,000 – £50,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Mechanical Fitter

Certain Advantage · Bolton, Greater Manchester

£60,361 – £63,190

Mechanical Fitter with Certain Advantage in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Listed under Defence & Naval Programmes. Advertised salary £60,361 – £63,190. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd · East Cowes, Isle Of Wight

£156,000 – £168,480

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer with JAM Recruitment Ltd in East Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £156,000 – £168,480. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer

Outsource · Gurnard, Cowes

£72,800 – £168,584

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer with Outsource in Gurnard, Cowes. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £72,800 – £168,584. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Senior Maintenance Engineer-Planning

BAE Systems · Portsmouth

Senior Maintenance Engineer-Planning with BAE Systems in Portsmouth. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 18/09/2026 · 27 days left

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd · Cowes, Isle Of Wight

£156,000 – £168,480

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer with JAM Recruitment Ltd in Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £156,000 – £168,480. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer

Outsource · Cowes, Isle Of Wight

£72,800 – £168,584

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer with Outsource in Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £72,800 – £168,584. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd · Gurnard, Cowes

£156,000 – £168,480

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer with JAM Recruitment Ltd in Gurnard, Cowes. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £156,000 – £168,480. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Mechanical Engineer - Calibration and Maintenance

Line Up Aviation · Bolton, Greater Manchester

£66,560 – £72,800

Mechanical Engineer - Calibration and Maintenance with Line Up Aviation in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Listed under Defence primes & suppliers. Advertised salary £66,560 – £72,800. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Saab UK · Stubbington, Fareham

£43,231

Electro-Mechanical Technician with Saab UK in Stubbington, Fareham. Listed under Defence technology domains. Advertised salary £43,231 – £43,231. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Mechanical Engineer ( Progression to Partnership)

Lethaby & Cook · Manchester, Greater Manchester

£60,000 – £70,000

Mechanical Engineer ( Progression to Partnership) with Lethaby & Cook in Manchester, Greater Manchester. Listed under Defence programmes & platforms. Advertised salary £60,000 – £70,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

Semi-skilled Aerospace Fitters

Certain Advantage · Broadbottom, Hyde

£37,019

Semi-skilled Aerospace Fitters with Certain Advantage in Broadbottom, Hyde. Listed under Defence & Naval Programmes. Advertised salary £37,019 – £37,019. Apply via the employer's own advert.

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Posted 17/09/2026 · 26 days left

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