Mechanical Project Engineer

Reports to: Manager of Engineering Projects

Location: London - Heathrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to role

The UK engineering team works as an integrated part of the Worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team consisting of over 800 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. An Engineer joining the UK team has the opportunities and potential to join a wide and diverse range of projects, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with the passion and willingness to engineer and develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards and overall to add value to our customers at home and abroad.

Role Responsibilities

As a mechanical Project Engineer you will support our automation projects by creating the mechanical designs and layouts for our intralogistics equipment and systems. The area of work is of a specialist/technical nature and the person fulfilling the role should be friendly and have the ability to communicate facts within the required area of knowledge and expertise. Standard operating procedures are important aspects of this role and as such, it will require an individual who is persistent, organised, structured, self-controlled and kind. The person fulfilling this role should be consistent in approach, analytical, sensitive, precise, logical, and systematic.

• Read the user requirements, analyse the feasibility, and consider technical standards.
• Agree in consultation with the PLE the necessary engineering activities for the deliverables and planning details.
• Participate in decision making with all the relevant disciplines regarding the mechanical components and interfaces to be used.
• Ensure that the mechanical system design is engineered following the relevant safety standards and regulations, such as performing detailed design risk assessments and CDM.
• Ensure that a detailed engineered system design can be manufactured within the available budget.
• Support the PLE with the engineering planning.
• Protect the interest of Vanderlande in dealings with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Coordinate third-party equipment procurement and integration specifications.
• Deliver project related layout packages, using tools such as AutoCAD and ESoT.
• Quality control of files and data management.
• Produce engineering instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the processes and policies, as well as learning continuously and developing self-professional potential and ability.

Role Qualification and Skills

• Degree or equivalent level candidate with a relevant qualification in an engineering or relevant discipline.
• Good knowledge of design standards and safety requirements, with working knowledge of the Machinery Directive.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline environment (Electrical/Mechanical/Software/Safety).
• A structured individual with an open approach to design and problem solving.
• Knowledge of used technologies and equipment for Material Handling Systems.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays).
• Bupa Medical Cover.
• YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers.
• Pension with Aviva.
• Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.

Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together

Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.

To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins.

So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfil your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries.