Mechanical Technician

Engineering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known manufacturing company in Basildon is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician/Fitter to join their expanding team. You will be involved in the assembly and testing of both large and smaller machines, working with engineering drawings. This rewarding role offers flexible hours, private healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexi-start time

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to work to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with automated production machinery would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team involved with the build of large machinery.
• Mechanical fitting & assembly.
• Conduct trials and tests on machinery.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Mechanical fitting

Assembly experience

Familiarity with automated production machinery

Education

Formal engineering qualifications

Job description

Basildon

Salary-Competitive DOE

Monday-Friday -37.5 hours per week.

The company:

Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries.

Due to large expansion, the company is now looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician/Fitter to join and be part of their manufacturing team. Offering a range of benefits including flexi-start time, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance and more, this is an excellent time to join this fast-expanding company.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team involved with the build of large machinery and smaller assemblies
• Work to specific engineering drawings & specifications
• Mechanical fitting & assembly
• Conducting trials and tests on machinery
• Assembly, installation, commissioning, support and service work at customers' sites

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Ability to work to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Formal engineering qualifications
• Assembly experience
• Familiarity with automated production machinery would be beneficial.

Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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