Mechanical Technician

Kaminsky Consulting; Ellon; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning engineering firm as a Mechanical Technician, where you'll work on industrial rotating equipment in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to dismantle, refurbish, and assemble complex machinery, ensuring high-quality repairs and maintenance. With a strong focus on teamwork, you'll collaborate with the Technical Quality Department to ensure standards are met. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a globally recognized organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £1,800

Frequent overtime paid at 150%

34 days holiday allowance

9% combined pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Stable work history in building and servicing industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Dismantling, refurbishing and re-assembling industrial rotating equipment.
• Repairing components and balancing dynamic impellors.

Skills

Repair of industrial rotating equipment

Assembly of complex pumps

Pressure testing

Dynamic impellor balancing

Liaising with Technical Quality Department

Education

Formal qualifications in Engineering

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC

HND

BTEC

Tools

Industrial rotating equipment

Pumps

Gearboxes

Generators

Motors

Job description

Frequent overtime paid at 150%, 9% combined pension contributions, companywide bonus scheme and the chance to become a part of a globally operating organisation are just a few of the perks that the Mechanical Technician will enjoy whilst working with this impressive Engineering business.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 Manufacturing employers world-wide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation, and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

This position is based in ELLON workshop, meaning that the Mechanical Technician will be easily able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Aberdeen, Dyce, Peterhead and Inverurie.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Dismantling, refurbishing and re-assembling industrial rotating equipment including Pumps, Gearboxes, Generators and Motors
• Repair of components, fitting and pinning wear rings, bushes, pressure testing and dynamic impellor balancing
• Assembly of complex pumps in line with inspection report, operator specifications and work instructions
• Liaising with the Technical Quality Department to detail & record findings, as well as advising on repair requirements

The successful Mechanical Technician will have:

• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Formal qualifications within Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, HND, BTEC or similar)
• Stable work history & experience working within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong & stable experience building, assembling, servicing, maintaining or repairing industrial rotating equipment (motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, valves, compressors, turbines etc.)

Working Hours of the Mechanical Technician:
37 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift pattern:

• Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00
• Friday - 07:00 to 13:00

In return, the Mechanical Technician will receive:

• Annual Salary: £43,226.00 (£22.46 per hour)
• Annual Bonus: Up to £1,800.00
• Frequent Overtime Available: Paid at time and a half
• Holiday Allowance: 34 Days per annum including public holidays
• 9% Combined pension contribution (4% employer / 5% employee)

To apply for the Mechanical Technician position, please click 'Apply Now' and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information