Mechanical Engineer

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Lab Mechanical Engineer in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate provides essential support to the lab team, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include chemical management and ensuring equipment maintenance. A-Level education or equivalent is required for this role, which emphasizes dependability and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on providing professional service with attention to detail.
• Dependable and proactive.
• Excellent multi-tasker and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the lab and processing team.
• Conduct chemical mixing and inventory checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of processors.

Skills

Highly organised

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Good level of numeracy

Mechanically minded

Education

Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

Job description

Junior Lab Mechanical Engineer Role

Full job description

As a lab engineer you will provide vital support to the lab and processing team. The role requires a strong focus on providing a professional, efficient service with a keen eye for detail. The candidate will need to communicate effectively within the lab processing team. The post holder may also be required to cover other members of the lab team from time to time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chemical mixing and topping up of replenishment tanks.
• Chemical stock inventory check and letting the team know what chemicals are needed.
• Responsible for cleaning procedures on the processors and maintenance of the processors.
• Top up of wash water tanks in the processors and checking each machine daily for any issues mechanically.
• Following the maintenance schedule for the processors.
• General housekeeping and maintenance within the lab and processor.

Skills & Experience

• Educated to A-Level standard as a minimum (or equivalent).
• Highly organised and professional at all times.
• Dependable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Excellent multi-tasker, communicator with incredible attention to detail.
• Positive and pro‑active manner.
• Mechanically minded and able.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.