At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on role supporting mechanical build, refurbishment, and testing of machinery.
- Company: Established organisation in High Wycombe with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for occasional travel and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your mechanical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical assembly and ability to read technical drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client, a well-established organisation based in High Wycombe, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer Technician to join its team in a predominantly office based role. This is a hands-on position supporting the mechanical build, refurbishment, testing and sub-assembly of machinery and associated parts. This role will suit someone with strong mechanical aptitude, good attention to detail and the ability to work from technical drawings and specifications. You will be comfortable working independently as well as part of a technical team, with occasional travel to customer sites when required.
Duties
- Carrying out mechanical work in line with drawings and specifications, including refurbishments, overhauls and repairs, and fault diagnosis where required.
- Interpreting and working from mechanical engineering drawings, schematics and bills of materials.
- Carrying out mechanical assembly of machines, equipment and components to specified tolerances and standards.
- Completing refurbishments, overhauls and repairs, including fault diagnosis and corrective actions.
- Assembling sub-assemblies and kits for the spares department.
- Carrying out functional, mechanical and safety testing prior to dispatch.
- Identifying non-conformances and providing technical feedback to engineering or production teams.
- Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities within the workshop.
- Attending customer sites when required for installations, servicing, commissioning or inspections.
- Maintaining accurate build, test and refurbishment records where required.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly, machine build or industrial equipment manufacture.
- The ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
- A strong understanding of mechanical systems, tolerances, fasteners and assembly procedures.
- Experience in machinery refurbishment, repair and fault-finding.
- Familiarity with workshop practices, quality standards and safe working procedures.
- The ability to work independently to specifications and as part of a technical team.
- A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
- A reliable, well-organised and proactive attitude.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
- Physically capable of carrying out manual handling and workshop-based tasks.
- An apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or similar would be advantageous.
- A forklift truck licence would be beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
- 25 days annual holiday.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Share of annual staff bonus based on company profits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Permanent health insurance.
Mechanical Engineer Technician employer: Chiltern Recruitment
Chiltern Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your leadership skills can truly shine. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive team culture, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the business as it expands. Located in the United Kingdom, this role not only provides competitive benefits but also fosters a sense of community among colleagues, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
