Job Description
Job Reward: £43,000 – 48,000 per year + package £50K OTE+From Forces to Factory – Your Next Engineering Maintenance Mission Starts Here!Job Title: Mechanical Engineering TechnicianLocation: North Central Somerset areaJob Reward: Up to £46,500 + Excellent PackageContract Type: Permanent, Shift-Based RoleThe Client: Global Manufacturer with Career Progression OpportunitiesDepartment: Factory operations and engineeringAre you preparing to transition from military service — whether from the Army, Navy, or RAF?Have you built up your mechanical know-how and diagnostic prowess as a Weapons Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Tank Engineer, Marine Engineer, or in another mechanical support role?Your next engineering mission is ready and waiting.This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician role at a global manufacturing site where your military mindset, precision, and practical skillset will be highly valued — and rewarded.Role Duties & Responsibilities – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TechnicianJoin a modern, automated factory environment and use your mechanical engineering experience to:Maintain, service, and repair a range of production machinery – including motors, gearboxes, high-speed packaging lines, and conveyorsConduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault findingLead planned and preventative maintenance activitiesDrive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setupBring a calm, focused, solutions-driven approach to a fast-paced environmentWhat We're Looking For: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TechnicianWe value military-trained engineers who've been tested in high-pressure environments. Ideally, you'll have:NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering (or Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME, RAF, or Royal Navy training)Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skillsExperience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery (advantageous but not essential)A proactive, team-focused attitude with a hunger to learn and growWhat's in It for you? Mechanical Engineering TechnicianA secure, permanent role within a global, forward-thinking manufacturerAccess to world-class training and future career pathways in automation, engineering leadership, or reliabilityA structured shift pattern promoting work/life balanceAdditional benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible perksFrom the Frontline to the Factory FloorMany of our top-performing engineers have come directly from the military — and now thrive in fast-paced, modern manufacturing environments.
If you're disciplined, mechanically minded, and ready for a new challenge, this is your perfect next step.Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrcial EngineerMulti Skilled Engineer, Aircraft Engineer, Weapons Mechanic, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Factory Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the roleOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ
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