Mechanical Technician

Kingdom Services Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join a specialist engineering team working on marine and ship-based equipment. You will perform mechanical assembly, fault finding, and repairs, visiting ships and customer sites across the UK and Europe.

The role rewards hands-on problem solving, independent work, and willingness to travel internationally, with opportunities to contribute to investigations and identify practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with hands-on assembly and fitting skills.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Confident fault finding with problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly, strip-down, and rebuild of equipment.
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and corrective actions.
• Rework and repairs using engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Supporting investigations into mechanical issues and helping to identify solutions.
• Visiting ships and customer sites across the UK and Europe, with potential for further international travel.
• Working closely with engineers and customers to resolve technical problems.

Education

Qualified mechanic

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a strong mechanical background? Do you enjoy getting stuck into new challenges, fault finding, and figuring things out? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join a specialist engineering team working on marine and ship-based equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering, troubleshooting, and variety in their role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Mechanical assembly, strip-down, and rebuild of equipment.
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and carrying out corrective actions.
• Rework and repairs using engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Supporting investigations into mechanical issues and helping to identify solutions.
• Visiting ships and customer sites across the UK and Europe, with potential for further international travel.
• Working closely with engineers and customers to resolve technical problems.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong mechanical background - ideally a qualified or experienced mechanic.
• Automotive, marine, plant, agricultural, or similar mechanical experience considered.
• Excellent hands-on assembly and fitting skills.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Someone who is inquisitive, proactive, and eager to get involved.
• A practical individual who can research, learn, and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong character with a positive attitude and willingness to travel.

The Ideal Candidate:

We''re looking for someone who is simply good at fixing things. Someone who can assess a problem, do the necessary research, and confidently work towards a solution. You'll be switched on, driven, mechanically minded, and capable of working independently when required.