Mechanical Support Technician

Matchtech; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Support Technician for a contract role in Shoreham. Responsibilities include assembling mechanical systems, manual machining, and welding. The ideal candidate has experience in these areas and a forklift truck training certificate. This position offers professional growth in a supportive team culture during a high workload period.

Benefits

Diverse working environment

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Recent forklift truck training certificate required.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying requirements and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical systems like pipework and test frames.
• Fabricate simple parts using bending and joining techniques.
• Decommission test equipment following project completion.
• Move equipment using a forklift truck.
• Follow safety protocols from risk assessments.

Skills

Assembly and disassembly of mechanical components

Forklift truck operation

Manual machining techniques

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding techniques

Reading engineering drawings

PC skills (Word, Excel)

Job description

Our client, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consultancy, is currently seeking a Mechanical Support Technician to join their team in Shoreham. This role is offered on a contract basis to support a period of high workload from several exciting projects within the automotive and OEM sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of mechanical systems, such as pipework, test frames, and air and exhaust ducting.
• Fabrication of simple parts in various materials using techniques like jigging, bending, and sheet metal joining.
• Decommissioning, disassembly, and cleaning of test equipment following project completion.
• Moving equipment around the site using a forklift truck.
• Adherence to safety rules and following controls identified by risk assessments.

Job Requirements

• Experience in the assembly and disassembly of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Recent forklift truck training, evidenced by a training completion certificate.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and requirements with a detailed and methodical approach.
• Experience in manual machining techniques, including setting and operating lathes, drilling machines, metal saws, linishing and grinding machines.
• Experience in the use of sheet metal fabrication equipment such as guillotines, rollers, folding, and punching equipment.
• Experience using electric and gas welding equipment, including TIG, MIG, Oxy Fuel, and Plasma cutting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics, using measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier callipers, clocks, gauges, and laser alignment equipment.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required, including long shifts or weekend working.
• PC skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel, are desirable.

Benefits

• Contract opportunity to support during a time of high workload.
• Initially offered for a three-month period.
• Inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are a skilled Mechanical Support Technician looking for a challenging contract role to apply your expertise, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Shoreham.