Mechanical Technician

Proactive; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and engineering company in Essex is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician for a permanent role. As part of their team, you will engage in machining, manufacturing, and assembly tasks within a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative projects in the automated machinery and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• Basic engineering skills including mechanical assembly and machine operation.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Good knowledge of health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Preparing production materials, machining and lock assembly.
• Assembly of frame/enclosures and fitting to machinery lines.
• Support and commissioning work at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to read assembly drawings

Education

Engineering certification/apprenticeship

Job description

Position: Mechanical Technician

Salary: 35,000 - depending on experience

Location: Essex

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:00 - Early finish Friday

Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Technician to begin work for a leading manufacturing and engineering company based in Essex. This is a permanent position and an exciting role working for a market leader within the automated machinery and pharmaceutical industry offering ample opportunity for progression and development.

As a Mechanical Technician the duties can be quite varied, you will be required to assist in the machining, manufacturing and assembly of company enclosures, equipment and machinery. You will need to have keen attention to detail and careful handling of materials.

Some Responsibilities Include

• Preparing production materials, machining and lock assembly.
• Assembly of frame/enclosures and fitting to machinery lines.
• Dis-assembly of tested lines and preparation of items ready for transport and assembly at customers sites
• Some basic pneumatic assembly
• Assembly, support and commissioning work at some customer sites.
• There may be a small amount of travel to support installation to our worldwide customer base.
  
  

Skills/Attributes

• Basic engineering skills including mechanical assembly and machine operation.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Ability to work in a team with attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Ideally hold an Engineering certification/apprenticeship - Desirable.
  
  

How To Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.