At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and assemble mechanical units, calibrate equipment, and perform quality inspections.
- Company: Join a supportive engineering team in a hands-on workshop environment.
- Benefits: Up to £28k salary, 5 weeks annual leave, flexitime, and full training.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a dynamic and technical field.
- Why this job: Gain specialist skills in mechanical technology and make an impact in industrial machinery.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and assemblies.
The predicted salary is between 25200 - 30800 £ per year.
This workshop-based position offers full training, making it ideal for someone with a hands-on mechanical background who is looking to develop specialist skills in the build, calibration, testing and overhaul of bespoke mechanical equipment used in industrial machinery.
Mechanical Technician - The Role:
- Build and assemble mechanical units and sub-assemblies
- Set up mechanical kit on specialist test equipment and carry out calibration
- Perform functional testing, performance checks and quality inspections
- Strip down, inspect and overhaul returned units
- Clean, measure and assess components for wear, tolerances and reuse
- Follow detailed engineering drawings, work instructions and procedures
- Produce accurate build reports, test records and service documentation
- Support senior technicians with complex builds, fault investigations and overhaul work
- Maintain a safe, organised and high-quality workshop environment
Mechanical Technician - The Person:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a background in Automotive, Plant, Marine, Industrial or similar environments
- Hands-on experience using mechanical tools and working with assemblies or precision components
- Good problem-solving skills and an interest in developing diagnostic abilities
- Ability to learn technical procedures and follow structured work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small technical team
Desirable:
- Mechanical maintenance, Automotive repair or Plant/Industrial equipment experience
- Understanding of mechanical tolerances or precision measurement
- Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or relevant vocational training
Why Join?
- Full specialist training and structured development
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- 37-hour working week with flexitime
- Supportive, specialist engineering environment
- Opportunity to develop valuable skills within a highly technical field.
Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Braintree, Halstead, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich and other surrounding areas.
Mechanical Technician in Colchester employer: Automation Experts
Automation Experts in Gloucester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through high-value engineering projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid role that allows for both remote work and site visits across the UK. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors.
