Mechanical Installation Engineer

Acorn · Buckfastleigh, Devon

Mechanical Installation Engineer at Acorn, based in Buckfastleigh, Devon, paying £27,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location
Buckfastleigh, Devon
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
2 Nov 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

38% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer

Reference a1WNz000005C6oMMAS_1791207825

About the role

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.

Reference: a1WNz000005C6oMMAS_1791207825 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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