Mechanical Assembly Technician

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Telford is seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for assembling complex mechanical systems and diagnosing equipment issues while having the opportunity for international travel. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical equipment assembly, strong fault-finding skills, and a good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes. The role offers competitive pay, along with potential earnings from overtime and travel. Application process includes 72-hour response time.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical equipment assembly or machine building.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks in compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build mechanical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Install equipment at customer locations worldwide.

Skills

Mechanical equipment assembly

Fault-finding skills

Mechanical manufacturing processes understanding

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Telford

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum basic + OT/Travel (potential earnings up to £45,000 per annum)

Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week, Days (early finish Friday)

Do you want to work for a successful and rapidly expanding engineering business? Prince Personnel are working with a leading global business; our Telford‑based client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their team. You will be part of the mechanical assembly department, building complex systems and equipment from detailed engineering drawings. This role offers the exciting opportunity for international travel to customer sites, which will be well rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and building mechanical systems and equipment
• Fault finding and diagnosing equipment issues
• Installing equipment and systems at customer locations worldwide
• Working from detailed engineering and technical drawings

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in mechanical equipment assembly or machine building
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes
• Previous experience using a variety of mechanical tools and equipment
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and climbing, in line with health and safety guidelines
• Previous experience in a practical / hands on role such as Assembly Fitter / Mechanical Fitter / Workshop Technician / Installation Technician

Application Process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear back from us within this time your details won’t be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, we encourage you to respond to future roles we advertise.

Reference: AA26781