Mechanical Technician

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Beccles; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technician in Beccles, Suffolk, offering a salary around £33,000 per annum plus overtime. You will assemble complex mechanical systems and read engineering drawings to meet project requirements in an established engineering environment.

The role focuses on precise fitting, alignment and quality control, with opportunities to work closely with production teams and maintain safe working practices on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly or machine building.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies and complete machinery.
• Read and interpret drawings, technical specifications and assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment to ensure accurate assembly.
• Carry out precision fitting, alignment and adjustment of mechanical components.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Identify and report defective components or assembly issues.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to meet project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Mechanical assembly

Education

Engineering qualifications (advantageous)

Tools

Measuring equipment

Vernier calipers

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Location: Beccles, Suffolk

Salary: £33,000 per annum + Overtime

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a well-established engineering business specialising in advanced automation and manufacturing equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on the assembly of complex mechanical systems and machinery, contributing to innovative engineering projects for customers across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies and complete machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment to ensure accurate assembly.
• Carry out precision fitting, alignment and adjustment of mechanical components.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Identify and report defective components or assembly issues.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to meet project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting or machine building.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong practical experience using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of mechanical components, tolerances and assembly processes.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or automation environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Relevant engineering qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.