Mechanical Assembly Technician

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to work on complex, high-value machinery. You will be responsible for full machine builds without repetitive work. The position offers private healthcare, overtime opportunities, and full training on specialist equipment. Regular earnings can exceed £60,000 with overtime. Join a collaborative and supportive team in a clean workshop environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Overtime opportunities

Full training

Qualifications

• Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Confident using hand tools, torque wrenches, and alignment equipment.
• Experience with rotating machinery, hydraulics, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Full mechanical assembly of large-scale industrial machinery.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and assembly schematics.
• Working with gearboxes, motors, shafts, bearings, and hydraulic components.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Experience with rotating machinery

Using hand tools

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Torque wrenches

Alignment equipment

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician
Aberdeen
35,000 to 39,000

Private Healthcare + Overtime (OTE 60,000+) + Full Training + Early Friday Finish
Are you a Mechanical Assembly Technician looking to work on complex, high-value machinery in a clean, well-organised workshop? Join a well-established engineering firm in Aberdeen that designs and builds precision-driven equipment used in demanding industrial environments worldwide.

As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you'll be involved in full machine builds from the ground up no repetitive production line work. With regular overtime available, this is a great opportunity to take control of your earnings while working in a collaborative and supportive team.

Your Role Will Include:

• Full mechanical assembly of large-scale industrial machinery
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and assembly schematics
• Working with gearboxes, motors, shafts, bearings, and hydraulic components

What You'll Need:

• Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Confident using hand tools, torque wrenches, and alignment equipment
• Experience with rotating machinery, hydraulics, or similar systems

The Offer:

• Regular overtime available (1.5x weekdays/Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
• OTE 60,000+ regularly achieved
• Private healthcare package
• Full training provided on specialist machinery and systems
• Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm

Mechanical assembly, Machine build, Gearboxes, Motors, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Technical drawings, Shaft alignment, Mechanical fitter, Assembly technician, Rotating equipment, Sub-assembly, Mechanical build, Mechanical technician, Workshop engineer, Hands-on assembly, Industrial machinery