Mechanical Engineering Technician

Omega Resource Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job description

From Forces to Factory - Your Next Engineering Mission Starts Here

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Nottingham Area

Job Reward: Up to £46,500 + Excellent Package

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:

1. Maintain, service, and repair a range of production machinery - including motors, gearboxes, high-speed packaging lines, and conveyors
2. Conduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault finding
3. Lead planned and preventative maintenance activities
4. Drive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setup
5. 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:

1. NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering (or Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME, RAF, or Royal Navy training)
2. Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skills
3. Experience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery (advantageous but not essential)
4. 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 £46,500 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, Multi Skilled Engineer, Aircraft Engineer, Weapons Mechanic, Marine Engineer, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Factory Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.