Our Engineering Trades Division provides skilled and dependable professionals to some of the UK’s most demanding industrial and energy sectors. We supply experienced tradespeople who understand complex site environments, strict safety standards, and the pace required to deliver projects successfully.
Covering a full range of mechanical and structural disciplines, we support clients with qualified Mechanical Fitters, Pipe Fitters, Welders, Fabricators, Platers, and Riggers, ensuring the right expertise is available exactly when it’s needed.
From small maintenance scopes to major shutdowns and new-build programmes, we provide workforce solutions built around reliability, competence, and compliance.
In engineering and industrial environments, workforce reliability directly impacts safety, productivity, and project outcomes. At Mech Tech, we go beyond simply supplying labour—we become a recruitment partner invested in your delivery success.
Our consultants understand the pressures of shutdown schedules, live plant conditions, and complex coordination between trades. We work closely with clients to forecast labour needs, identify risks, and ensure the right people are available exactly when required.
We maintain strong, long-term relationships with experienced fitters, welders, fabricators, and riggers who are trusted to perform in high-demand environments.
Every candidate is vetted for qualifications, certifications, and site readiness, giving you confidence before they arrive.
We focus on consistent delivery and building relationships that extend beyond a single project.
By supplying workers familiar with industrial standards, permits, and safety culture, we minimise onboarding time and maximise productivity.
Engineering trades sit at the heart of industrial performance. The success of maintenance programmes, shutdowns, upgrades, and capital projects relies on having competent, safety-conscious tradespeople who can deliver under pressure and within strict regulatory frameworks.
Our Engineering Trades team understands the realities of working in high-hazard environments, tight schedules, complex coordination, permit systems, and uncompromising safety expectations. We recognise that clients require more than availability; they need proven experience, the right certifications, and individuals who can integrate seamlessly with existing site teams.
Market pressures continue to affect the availability of skilled trades across the UK. Skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and increasing compliance requirements mean sourcing reliable personnel has never been more challenging. By maintaining strong relationships with our workforce and staying close to industry trends, we help clients navigate these pressures with confidence.
Our role is to ensure the right people are in the right place, fully prepared to contribute from day one.
Demand for mechanical and welding trades continues to outstrip supply, with multiple projects competing for the same workforce. Our established networks and proactive engagement with candidates allow us to secure proven professionals when others cannot.
Today’s industrial environments require more than technical ability. Every operative must meet strict certification, safety, and regulatory standards. Our rigorous vetting processes ensure workers arrive compliant, documented, and prepared.
Shutdowns and project peaks rarely allow time for lengthy hiring cycles. We specialise in mobilising qualified trades quickly, helping clients maintain schedules and avoid costly delays.
Our candidates are selected for experience in live industrial settings. They integrate smoothly with existing teams, understand site expectations, and begin contributing immediately.
Our Engineering Trades division supports clients across some of the most complex, high-hazard, and technically demanding environments in the UK. We work alongside principal contractors, asset owners, and specialist engineering providers, supplying skilled tradespeople who understand the operational realities of live industrial sites.
From routine maintenance and plant upgrades to major capital projects and nationwide shutdown programmes, we deliver workforce solutions wherever mechanical expertise is required. Our candidates are experienced in working within strict safety frameworks, permit systems, and productivity-driven schedules.
By maintaining strong regional and national networks, we can mobilise skilled trades rapidly, ensuring our clients receive consistent support regardless of location or project scale.
Our team
Our Engineering Trades team is made up of specialist recruiters who understand the realities of working in high-hazard, heavily regulated industrial environments. With deep knowledge of mechanical disciplines and the pressures of live sites, shutdowns, and major project delivery, the team works at pace while never compromising on compliance or quality.
We build long-standing relationships with both clients and tradespeople, allowing us to match proven professionals to the right environments quickly and accurately. Our consultants know that success on site depends on more than availability—it requires the right attitude, certifications, experience, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing crews.
Taking a consultative, hands-on approach, the team supports workforce planning, mobilisation, and ongoing delivery. From sourcing niche skills to coordinating large volumes of labour, we are committed to providing a service built on trust, transparency, and consistent performance.
Whether you need additional trades for a shutdown, specialist skills for a project, or you’re an engineer looking for your next opportunity, our consultants are ready to help.
Contact Mech Tech Professionals today and secure the expertise your site demands.
