Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Operative

Nicholas Associates • Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary

£35k – £41k

Posted

19 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Nicholas Associates is hiring a Mechanical Operative in Redditch, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £35k – £41k. Nicholas Associates holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Do you have experience working with air powered hand tools such as - air powered die grinders, Air powered sanders/polishers, upright linishers, vertical bandfacers etc. If so then please read on. The Basics: Role: Mechanical Operative - metal finishing Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering Location: Redditch Shift: Lates - Monday to Wednesday (4.30pm to 2.30am) and Thursdays (4.30pm to 1.30am) (39hrs) Pay: £16.97 - £18.25 per hour - DOE with rates of £19.64 available once trained.…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Nicholas Associates — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £35k – £41k
How this salary compares: about 13% below the £46,712 median across 1,221 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Redditch — browse them
Posted: 19 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.