Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will operate test facilities and perform calibration tasks, with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail. This permanent position offers excellent career development and benefits, including a competitive salary, health insurance, and generous leave. Applicants must be Sole British Nationals due to security clearance requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served technician with hands-on experience of specialist equipment.
• Solid background in mechanical engineering and appreciation for other disciplines.
• Experience in R&D and/or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate test facilities safely and efficiently.
• Conduct maintenance, calibration, and quality control.
• Prepare and install optical measurement systems in test facilities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Instrumentation knowledge

Control systems experience

Precision assemblies

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician - Aerospace and Defence

Permanent long term position in the Milton Keynes area. An opportunity has arisen for the Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician to join an Aerospace and Defence organisation in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate's primary function will be to operate test facilities in a safe, efficient manner, consistent with customer test requirements. The Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician duties may include equipment calibration, set-up of specialized measurement/monitoring equipment, model assembly for test, troubleshooting, and implementing agreed recommendations for improvement and test execution. The main test facility will be the place of work, with complementary facilities also covered by this role.

Typical hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shift work may be required on a rotating weekly basis).

Responsibilities

• General departmental duties e.g. record maintenance, model storage, organization of equipment, rig maintenance, etc.
• Work within a team environment in the preparation and assembly of models and rigs for testing to defined quality standards, considering schedule and costs.
• Maintenance, calibration and quality control of rigs, facilities, and associated equipment.
• Preparation and installation of specialist optical measurement systems in test facilities.
• Operate the main facility and complementary test facilities as required.
• Make recommendations for design, process, or hardware modifications to support continuous improvement.
• Operation and development of test facilities, rigs, and equipment, including operation of control systems directly associated with the facilities and specialist rigs.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to ensure safe working practices (e.g. forklift, facility operation, manual handling, confined spaces, etc).

Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge

• Experienced time-served technician, preferably HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with hands-on experience of specialist equipment or facilities.
• Solid background in mechanical engineering with an appreciation of other engineering disciplines such as instrumentation, control systems, high-pressure hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Experience of working in an R&D and/or commercial environment.
• Experience of working on small precision assemblies.
• Team player, capable of coaching and mentoring less experienced employees as well as supervision of young hires as required.
• Flexible and positive attitude, with drive, commitment, and willingness to meet deadlines/schedules.
• Attention to detail and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Benefits and Role Details

There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme, free parking, and shares incentive plan
• Employee assistance programme and private health insurance
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years of service)

The successful candidate must be a Sole British National able to satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements including last 5 years continuous UK residency due to projects/products involved

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Mechanical Operator and Calibration Technician, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either direct line (phone number removed) or email suitable MS Word CVs to (url removed).

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (postal code or town or county, as a minimum) are included.