Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their team in Peterborough. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the assembly and maintenance of powertrains in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and defect-free assembly, diagnosing faults, and working closely with engineering teams. If you have a strong mechanical background and enjoy hands-on work, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values safety and quality in their operations while enjoying a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical roles related to vehicles.
• Hands-on experience with assembly and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe assembly of parts and components.
• Diagnose and fix faults on powertrains and machines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mechanic background

Automotive experience

Hands-on mechanical experience

Office 365

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Proficient use of hand tools

Job description

Job Description

PE Global is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for our manufacturing client based in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12-month contract. The rate range for this role is £19.29 to £26.18 p/h.

Responsibilities:

• Perform safe and defect-free assembly of parts and components following standard procedures.
• Install and instrument powertrains in test machines as per engineer's instructions.
• Diagnose and fix faults on powertrains and machines, working from engineering drawings.
• Occasional travel to off-site test facilities and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Requirements:

• Mechanic background in either on-highway or off-highway vehicles
• Previous work experience in automotive, HGV or Plant machinery.
• Hands on mechanical experience
• Office 365 experience
• Proficient use of hand tools
• Mainly TIG but also MIG Welding & fabrication skills are desirable

Please note PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship for any candidate. Candidates will need a full right to work visa for the UK for at least the next 12 months.