Mechanical Development Technician

ReeVR; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare cashback

Gym discount

Premium-rate overtime

On-site parking

Job summary

You will use drawings and hand tools to bring concepts to life, support testing and drive quality improvements. Excellent training, career progression and site facilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and an understanding of hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Confidence using hand and power tools and interpreting engineering drawings.
• A practical, proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble prototype and development machinery.
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assembly.
• Work alongside Design Engineers to improve designs and resolve build issues.
• Use engineering drawings, hand tools and technical knowledge to bring concepts to life.
• Support product testing, continuous improvement and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

MechanicalDevelopment Technician - Milton Keynes

£16.64 per hour (£34,611 per annum), increasing with experience

Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30 40 hours per week

Are you a hands-on Engineering Technician who enjoys building, problem-solving and bringing new product designs to life?

We're recruiting a Mechanical Development Technician to join an innovative engineering team, assembling prototype machinery and supporting the development of exciting new products.

The Role:

• Build and assemble prototype and development machinery.
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assembly.
• Work alongside Design Engineers to improve designs and resolve build issues.
• Use engineering drawings, hand tools and technical knowledge to bring concepts to life.
• Support product testing, continuous improvement and quality standards.

What We're Looking For:

• An engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and an understanding of hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Confidence using hand and power tools and interpreting engineering drawings.
• A practical, proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• 5% contributory pension and life insurance.
• Healthcare cashback scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Premium-rate overtime opportunities and free on-site parking.
• Excellent training, development and career progression.