At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and develop innovative prototypes in a hands-on workshop environment.
- Company: Join a growing engineering business near Billingshurst with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Permanent position with long-term career potential and varied project work.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Get involved in exciting projects across automotive, defence, and advanced engineering.
- Qualifications: Hands-on mechanical assembly skills and experience with metal components required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A growing engineering business near Billingshurst is looking for a practical and hands-on Mechanical Technician to join their workshop team. Working within a small, collaborative environment, you'll be involved in the assembly and development of low-volume prototype and pre-production systems across a variety of projects and industries including automotive, defence and advanced engineering applications. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work, solving problems and getting involved in the full build process rather than repetitive production assembly.
Key Responsibilities- Mechanical assembly of prototype and development products
- Working with fabricated metal components and sub-assemblies
- Assembly and testing of hydraulic and electromechanical systems
- Supporting prototype development and engineering build activities
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
- Assisting with fault finding, modifications and continuous improvements
- Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment
- Supporting multiple projects simultaneously as priorities change
- Previous experience in a Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician, Prototype Technician or similar role
- Strong hands-on mechanical assembly skills
- Experience working with metal components, fabrications or engineered assemblies
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems would be advantageous
- Experience of electromechanical assembly would be beneficial
- Comfortable working from engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Practical problem-solving ability and a proactive approach
- Able to work independently within a small team environment
- Opportunity to join a growing and innovative engineering business
- Varied project work across multiple industries
- Low-volume, high-quality assembly environment
- Exposure to prototype and development builds
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Permanent position with long-term career potential
Mechanical Build Tehnician employer: Gerrell & Hard
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering business near Billingshurst, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative team culture. As a Mechanical Technician, you'll enjoy varied project work across multiple industries, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a low-volume, high-quality assembly environment. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful work that directly contributes to exciting prototype and development builds, making it an excellent place for those seeking a rewarding career.
