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Mechanical Design Engineer – Outside IR35

Lancashire
£32 – £35/hr
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Outside IR35

Employer: Employment Solutions Ltd

Location: Lancashire

Salary: 32.00 - 35.00 GBP Hourly

Closing date: 18 Sep 2026

Specialist area: Mechanical engineering

Function: Engineer

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Job Details

We are currently working with an FMCG machinery manufacturing business in the Rossendale area who are looking for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer outside IR35 to join them due to an increase in projects.

You'll have strong experience with Solidworks and working with Special Purpose Machinery within an FMCG setting.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Produce high–quality 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks and ensure all supporting documentation is complete.
  • Develop detailed project plans, provide regular progress updates, and ensure seamless communication with all stakeholders.
  • Liaise effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to maintain smooth project flow and resource allocation.
  • Oversee project completion, including commissioning, testing, and documentation handover to the client.

In return you'll receive a contract outside IR35 up to 35/hr ltd.

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Skills

Solidworks
Mechanical Design
Special Purpose Machinery
FMCG
3D Design
2D Design
Project Planning
Commissioning
Testing
Stakeholder Communication

Location

Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

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