Mechanical Production Technician

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 3-month contract based in Bristol. The ideal candidate must have a mechanical apprenticeship or an equivalent qualification. Responsibilities include building systems and resolving technical issues while maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £22 - £42 depending on experience, with potential for extension beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3 qualification required.
• Must have detail fitting skills to precision level for various mechanical tasks.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts efficiently to achieve build schedules.
• Identify and resolve build problems promptly.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and safety in build areas.

Skills

Detail fitting skills to precision level

PC skills

Good communication skills

Ability to fault-find and implement corrective action

Highly committed team player

Education

Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3

HND, HNC, or BTech level 3

Tools

Machining (typically milling and turning)

Vacuum and pneumatics

Pipe bending with stainless steel

Job description

Role: Mechanical Technician
Location: Bristol
Start: ASAP
Rate: £22 - £42 per hour DOE
Contract Length: 3 months (extensions likely and expected)
Hours: 37 per week – Shifts – Morning (6am - 2pm) and Afternoon (2pm - 10pm)

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems efficiently to the right quality levels standards to achieve build schedules
• Ensure BOM and the customer specification are achieved
• Identify and resolve build problems
• Report technical issues and record using the FRACAS process
• Maintain your levels of technical competence by undertaking necessary training
• Set an example of the highest level of build cleanliness, house keeping and Health and Safety issues within the build areas

Qualifications

Essential

• Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or
• HND, HNC, or BTech level 3
• Detail fitting skills to precision level, including:
• machining (typically milling and turning)
• Vacuum and pneumatics
• Pipe bending with stainless steel, ¼" to ½"
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Ability to fault-find and implement corrective action
• PC skills
• Highly committed team player
• High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Ideally - relevant Electrical Qualifications
• Ideally - a combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills

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