Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling

Manpower
📍 Plymouth, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full Time 🕒 Posted June 25, 2026

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling

Location: Plymouth - Hybrid
Rate:
Up to £87 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration:
12 Months

Overview

We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Handling (Staff) to support delivery of mechanical handling equipment within the 10 Dock Facility in Devonport. The mechanical handling equipment consists of a gantry / goliath crane, fixed pedestal cranes and alternative mechanical handling equipment for moving smaller loads around the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage mechanical handling design packages for 10 Dock Facility ensuring Requirements are met through the design process;
  • Manage deliverables through the Design process and Technical Governance process to ensure quality and consistency;
  • Integration with other design disciplines to ensure that a co-ordinated Facility design is delivered.
  • Design of cranes through d...
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    Job Details

    • Location Plymouth, England
    • Job Type Full Time
    • Category Engineers
    • Posted Date June 25, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 04, 2026