Mechanical Technician

Orange Monkey Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Sheffield for a days-only role in a heavy manufacturing environment. The position involves maintaining specialist equipment and requires strong mechanical knowledge. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical systems, fault-finding, and a proactive attitude. Benefits include a competitive salary of £36,097.36, generous holiday, and matched pension contributions.

Benefits

8% matched pension

Quarterly bonus

Private healthcare

33 days holiday

Free fruit

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Time-served or experienced Mechanical Engineer.
• Able to fault-find confidently and read engineering drawings.
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry ideal.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance across the Melt Shop.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Supporting lean practices to reduce waste.

Skills

Mechanical system understanding

Fault-finding capability

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND preferred

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Shift: Monday‑Friday Days

Salary: £36,097.36

Location: Sheffield

Benefits: 8% Matched Pension, Quarterly Bonus, Healthcare, 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Banks), Free Fruit, Occupational Health Support

Want a days-only role in a heavy manufacturing environment where your mechanical knowledge actually matters? This is a hands‑on position working with specialist equipment — the sort of kit most engineers never get exposure to.

What You'll Be Doing: Mechanical Technician

• Carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance across the Melt Shop and Atlas site
• Working on furnaces (VIM, VAR, ESR), heat treatment systems, vacuum plant & mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Using the CMMS to log work, create orders, and support fault‑finding
• Helping develop and improve PPM schedules to boost reliability
• Attending daily/weekly maintenance meetings and priority reviews
• Ordering parts and managing spares through the Ecrib system
• Working alongside OEM engineers when specialist support is needed
• Supporting lean practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Completing safety & quality risk assessments and always following safe working practices
• Taking part in training to build stronger technical and cross‑skilled capability

What We're Looking For: Mechanical Technician

• Time‑served or experienced Mechanical Engineer
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Able to fault‑find confidently and read engineering drawings
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry ideal (others still considered)
• PC literate with solid communication skills
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and proactive — someone who takes pride in doing things properly
• Electrical experience or willingness to cross‑skill (training available)
• NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND preferred, but relevant experience also considered

What's on Offer

• £36,097.36 salary
• 8% matched pension contribution
• Non‑contractual quarterly bonus
• Private healthcare
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free fruit & onsite occupational health
• Training, development, and a stable long‑term role

Want a role that gives you solid pay, rare equipment exposure, and a safe, well‑run environment?

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career