Contractor Mechanical Support Technician

Ricardo plc; Adur; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Shoreham is seeking a Mechanical Support Technician to assist with mechanical tasks in support of development programmes. The role includes assembling mechanical systems, fabricating parts, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have practical experience and recent forklift training. This is a contract role for an initial three-month period.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable, practical experience in the assembly / disassembly of mechanical components.
• Recent forklift truck training, evidenced by training completion certificate.
• Detailed and methodical approach with flexibility to adapt.
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of mechanical systems, e.g. pipework and test frames.
• Fabrication of simple parts using various techniques.
• Decommissioning and cleaning of test equipment.
• Moving equipment around site using a forklift.
• Adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Assembly / disassembly of mechanical components

Forklift truck operation

Manual machining techniques

Sheet-metal fabrication

Welding techniques

Reading engineering drawings

PC skills (Word, Excel)

Job description

Due to high workload from a number of exciting projects, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Support Technician to work at our Shoreham office. Working as part of the Installation Team, as a Mechanical Support Technician you'll be assisting with a wide variety of mechanical tasks in support of new and existing test and development programmes, working alongside others or independently, following written guidance or verbal instructions. The role will report to the Installation Manager and will require working in close cooperation with internal customers and other team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of mechanical systems, e.g. pipework, test frames, air and exhaust ducting
• Fabrication of simple parts in various materials; various jigging, bending and sheet‑metal joining techniques
• Decommissioning, disassembly and cleaning of test equipment following completion of projects
• Moving of equipment around site using forklift truck
• Adherence to safety rules and following of controls identified by risk assessments

This is a contract opportunity to support the team during a time of high workload and is initially for a three month period.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro‑actively with all our employees to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a disability‑confident employer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable, practical experience in the assembly / disassembly of mechanical components & assemblies.
• Recent (within the last three years) forklift truck training, evidenced by training completion certificate.
• A detailed and methodical approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and requirements.
• Having any of the following skills would be of benefit:
  • Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of manual machining techniques including setting & operating lathes, drilling machines, metal saws, linasing & grinding machines.
  • Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of sheet‑metal fabrication equipment including guillotine, roller, folding & punching equipment.
  • Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of electric & gas welding equipment including TIG, MIG, Oxy‑Fuel & plasma cutting equipment.
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & schematics & use common hand‑measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier callipers, clocks, gauges & laser alignment equipment essential.
• Ricardo values flexibility in their workforce – a willingness to work outside normal working hours when required (long or shifted days / weekend working) would be desirable.
• PC skills including Word and Excel are desirable.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a disability‑confident employer; please advise the recruitment team via [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

About the Company

Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading‑edge and innovative cross‑sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.