Mechanical Technician in Portsmouth

Role: Mechanical Technician

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a well established engineering business. This role would suit a hands on engineer with strong experience across mechanical systems and a working knowledge of basic electrics.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working with gearboxes, mechanical drives, engines, hydraulic systems, and lifting equipment. You will be responsible for maintenance, fault-finding, repair, and support of mechanical equipment, working to high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain, repair, and fault-find on gearboxes, mechanical drives, engines, and hydraulic systems
• Inspect and service lifting equipment in line with safety standards
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Perform basic electrical fault-finding and component replacement
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals
• Ensure all work is completed safely and accurately, with documentation completed as required

Skills and Experience

• Experience with gearboxes, mechanical drives, and engines
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Experience inspecting and maintaining lifting equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, wiring, fault finding)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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