Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mane Contract Services; Ball Green; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mane Contract Services in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join a skilled production team assembling high‑value systems and supporting quality objectives.

You will read engineering drawings, test sub-assemblies, document results, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues while maintaining 5S and ISO9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Must have time-served mechanical experience and the ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of fasteners, bearings, gears, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Experience in precision assembly or with complex machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of manufacture-friendly design in production settings.

Responsabilités

• Assemble mechanical components and complete systems to engineering specifications.
• Carry out testing of sub-assemblies, including pressure, leak, and coolant system testing.
• Accurately record assembly work, test results, and any modifications.
• Work in compliance with ISO9001 quality standards and audited processes.
• Support product quality assurance activities, including root cause analysis of failed hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area in line with 5S principles.
• Uphold the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Report quality problems to your manager or senior staff to avoid recurrence.

Connaissances

Time-served mechanical experience

Read & interpret drawings

Fasteners, bearings, gears, hydraulics

Precision assembly

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Design for manufacture (DFM)

Formation

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Degree in mechanical/engineering

Description du poste

Mechanical Assembly Technician - Stoke-on-Trent

As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will be part of a skilled production team responsible for assembling technically complex, high-value products. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineers and the Cargo Research Team, you will support the build of a new generation of inspection systems while contributing to product quality, testing, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical components and complete systems to engineering specifications.
• Carry out testing of sub-assemblies, including pressure, leak, and coolant system testing.
• Accurately record assembly work, test results, and any modifications completed.
• Work in compliance with ISO9001 quality standards and audited processes.
• Support product quality assurance activities, including root cause analysis of failed hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area in line with 5S principles.
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.

Qualifications:

• Time-served mechanical experience is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation is essential.
• Understanding of mechanical fasteners, bearings, gears, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems is essential.
• Experience in precision assembly or working with complex machinery is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment is essential.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture within a production environment is essential.

Desirable Experience

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Degree in a relevant mechanical or engineering discipline.
• Experience working with pressure systems and ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Experience using lifting equipment