Electrical / Mechanical Engineers

KAP Technical Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,303 - 44,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

KAP Technical Limited is recruiting an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join its manufacturing production team. The role involves hands-on assembly and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment within a busy workshop environment.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in electrical/mechanical settings, can read drawings, and thrives in a quality-focused, team-driven environment. Salary is £17.36 per hour with overtime and 36 days leave.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electrical, mechanical, assembly, maintenance or engineering environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings or wiring diagrams is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical and mechanical equipment to specification.
• Follow engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and production documentation.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Support the wider production team to achieve operational targets.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

KAP Technical are working with a well-established manufacturing business who are looking to strengthen its production department by recruiting experienced Electrical / Mechanical Technicians.

This opportunity would suit candidates with hands‑on electrical and mechanical experience gained within manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, engineering, or similar practical environments. Formal qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

The Position

Working within a busy production facility, you will be involved in the assembly and manufacture of specialist electrical and mechanical equipment. This is a workshop‑based role requiring a practical, hands‑on approach and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.

Key Duties

• Building and assembling electrical and mechanical equipment to specification
• Following engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and production documentation
• Working to production deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures
• Supporting the wider production team to achieve operational targets

Candidate Requirements

• Previous practical experience within electrical, mechanical, assembly, maintenance, or engineering environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings or wiring diagrams would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Salary & Benefits

• 38-hour working week
• Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00 midnight
• 30-minute unpaid break
• Pay rate £17.36 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.33x for the first 4 hours and 1.5x thereafter
• 36 days annual leave

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering long‑term stability, competitive rates of pay, and the chance to work on interesting engineering projects within a supportive team environment