Mechanical Engineer career guide

Live mechanical engineer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

3905 live mechanical engineer roles

Mechanical Engineer

North Northamptonshire

£53,487

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Back End Line Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Engineering Permanent
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Mechanical Fitter

Basingstoke

£43,000 starting salary

Build a Career in Rail Engineering Are you a Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer or Mechanical Fitter…

Engineering Permanent
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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Wiltshire

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This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who can take ownership of challenging hardware design tasks from concept through to…

Remote Security, Emergency & Defence Contract
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Mechanical Fitter

Greater Manchester

£28/hr

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Mechanical Fitter to join on an initial 12-month contract on either a day or night shift.

Motoring & Automotive Contract
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Mechanical Fitter

Manchester

£16–£18/hr

We’re hiring for a Mechanical Fitter to join a mechanical engineering business based in Stretford, Manchester.

Engineering Permanent
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Mechanical Fitter

Nottinghamshire

£14/hr

You will be working for a manufacturer of all types of low voltage distribution switchgear and control panels. 2PM finish on Fridays.

Manufacturing & Production
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Mechanical Fitter

Greater Manchester

£27–£29/hr

MERITUS are recruiting for an esteemed defence client at the forefront of sovereign manufacturing missions in building out their Mechanical Fitting…

Security, Emergency & Defence Contract
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Mechanical Fitter

£44,000–£47,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Ayrshire client on a permanent basis.

Engineering Permanent
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Mechanical Fitter

Nottinghamshire

£22–£23/hr

Remove old water treatment equipment and install new kits at wastewater treatment sites. CSCS Card - required.

Engineering Part-time
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Mechanical Engineer

Shoreditch

£23–£30/hr

My client one of the UKs largest Facilities Management companies in the UK are looking for a Mechanical Engineer in the Shoreditch area.

Engineering Contract
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Mechanical Fitter

Greater Manchester

£22–£23/hr

Remove old water treatment equipment and install new kits at wastewater treatment sites. CSCS Card - required.

Engineering Part-time
6 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Mechanical Fitter

Knaresborough

£27/hr

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter for an industrial project in Flaxby.

Construction Contract
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Mechanical Fitter

Leicestershire

£18–£22/hr

A well-established company operating within the engineering and manufacturing sector, recognized for its commitment to quality, technical precision…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
6 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Mechanical Engineer

Cumbria

£65,000–£75,000

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure project within the growing hydrogen and low-carbon sector.

Engineering Permanent
6 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Mechanical Engineer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts
£32,000 – £72,500 (midpoint £55,000)
Wales (indicative)
12 live adverts
£21,805 – £55,000 (midpoint £49,076)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£40,000 – £56,000 (midpoint £48,000)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£37,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £44,500)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £50,000 (midpoint £43,000)
North East (indicative)
8 live adverts
£41,500 – £62,655 (midpoint £42,500)
Yorkshire (indicative)
2 live adverts
£34,000 – £47,000 (midpoint £42,500)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£35,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £41,500)
East of England (indicative)
7 live adverts
£20,018 – £77,500 (midpoint £40,000)
Midlands (indicative)
1 live advert
£28,500 – £48,000 (midpoint £28,500)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Scotland's energy sector (offshore, renewables) pushes mechanical pay above most English regions outside London. Chartership (CEng via IMechE) matters for engineer-grade roles; for fitters, recognised apprenticeships plus experience on rotating equipment, hydraulics or press tools carry the premium.
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FAQs

What does a mechanical engineer earn in the UK?

Indicatively £34,000–£56,000 permanent, with energy and defence at the top of the range.

What does a mechanical fitter earn?

Typically £32,000–£45,000 depending on sector and shift pattern, with overtime common.

Which sectors pay mechanical engineers best?

Oil and gas, renewables, defence and pharmaceutical plant consistently pay above general manufacturing.

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