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Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Octopus Energy Group • Slough, Berkshire

Salary

£35k – £35k

Posted

12 June 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Octopus Energy's R&D team in Slough is developing the next generation of heat pump systems and hydraulic products that surround them. We're looking for a hands-on R&D Engineer to join the team on a contract basis to help design, build, test and iterate hardware that works alongside heat pumps. This is a practical, workshop-floor role as much as a design one. You won't just specify components - you

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