Mechanical Engineering Technician

Staffline; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible perks

Job summary

Staffline is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician based in the Nottingham area to join a global manufacturing site. If you're transitioning from military service, bring precision, discipline, and hands-on mechanical experience to maintain, service, and repair production machinery across high-speed packaging lines and conveyors.

The role offers a permanent contract, structured shifts, and clear progression into automation and leadership paths.

Qualifications

• Military-trained engineers with experience in high-pressure environments.
• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering or armed forces equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair production machinery including motors, gearboxes, conveyors.
• Conduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault finding.
• Lead planned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Drive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setup.
• Bring a calm, solutions-driven approach to a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical repair

Pneumatics

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering

Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME/RAF/Royal Navy training

Job description

From Forces to Factory - Your Next Engineering Mission Starts Here

• Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Location: Nottingham Area
• Job Reward: Up to £47,000 + Excellent Package and Overtime
• Contract Type: Permanent, Shift-Based Role
• The Client: Global Manufacturer with Career Progression Opportunities
• Department: Factory operations and engineering

Are you preparing to transition from military service — whether from the Army, Navy, or RAF?

Have you built up your mechanical know-how and diagnostic prowess as a Weapons Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Tank Engineer, Marine Engineer, or in another mechanical support role?

Your next engineering mission is ready and waiting.

This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician role at a global manufacturing site where your military mindset, precision, and practical skillset will be highly valued — and rewarded.

Role Duties & Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineering Technician

• Join a modern, automated factory environment and use your mechanical engineering experience to:
• Maintain, service, and repair a range of production machinery - including motors, gearboxes, high-speed packaging lines, and conveyors
• Conduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault finding
• Lead planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Drive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setup
• Bring a calm, focused, solutions-driven approach to a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For: Mechanical Engineering Technician

• We value military-trained engineers who've been tested in high-pressure environments. Ideally, you'll have:
• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering (or Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME, RAF, or Royal Navy training)
• Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skills
• Experience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery (advantageous but not essential)
• A proactive, team-focused attitude with a hunger to learn and grow

What's in It for you? Mechanical Engineering Technician

• A secure, permanent role within a global, forward-thinking manufacturer
• Up to £47,000 salary + excellent pension and benefits
• Access to world-class training and future career pathways in automation, engineering leadership, or reliability
• A structured shift pattern promoting work/life balance
• Additional benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible perks

From the Frontline to the Factory Floor

Many of our top-performing engineers have come directly from the military — and now thrive in fast-paced, modern manufacturing environments. If you're disciplined, mechanically minded, and ready for a new challenge, this is your perfect next step.

Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Aircraft Engineer, Weapons Mechanic, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Factory Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role