Mechanical Assembly Technician

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% contributory pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Training and career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join an established business within the powered access and MEWP industry. This hands-on role involves assembling mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components on prototype and development machines, reading engineering drawings, and helping bring products from design to working machines.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm in Milton Keynes, a 40-hour week with overtime opportunities and benefits such as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, engineering or manufacturing.
• A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship is preferred.
• Practical experience with mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Confident use of hand and power tools.
• Good practical problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within plant, powered access, agricultural machinery, heavy machinery, vehicles or similar engineering environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype and development machines.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assembly.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Use hand and power tools to complete assembly work.
• Identify and resolve build issues.
• Support engineers with new product development and design changes.
• Provide practical feedback to improve products.
• Assist with testing and development of new equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £16.64 per hour, increasing with experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join an established business within the powered access and MEWP industry. This is a hands-on role working on prototype and development machines, assembling mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components and helping bring new products from design through to working machines.

The Role

• Assemble prototype and development machines.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assembly.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Use hand and power tools to complete assembly work.
• Identify and resolve build issues.
• Support engineers with new product development and design changes.
• Provide practical feedback to improve products.
• Assist with testing and development of new equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.

About You

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, engineering or manufacturing.
• A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship is preferred.
• Practical experience with mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Confident use of hand and power tools.
• Good practical problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within plant, powered access, agricultural machinery, heavy machinery, vehicles or similar engineering environments would be advantageous.

Benefits

• £16.64 per hour, increasing with experience.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Overtime opportunities.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 5% contributory pension.
• Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Premium-rate overtime.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on new and innovative powered access equipment.

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Engineering Technician or Assembly Technician looking for a varied, hands-on role within product development.