Mechanical Technician

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30-40k

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical and dental

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Swindon to join a busy engineering and production team. The role covers assembling, integrating, testing, and maintaining complex electro‑mechanical systems in a quality‑driven environment.

A hands‑on position requiring strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills and meticulous attention to detail. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Salary is £30,000–£40,000 DOE, with training opportunities in Portugal for short periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician or similar role essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Health & Safety conscious with professional workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assembly and integration of structures and mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Perform drilling, fastening, bracket installation, and harness routing.
• Inspect composite, metallic, and hybrid structures.
• Install, wire and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and control equipment.
• Support software and firmware loading and system configuration.
• Conduct testing and functional checks to ensure system readiness.
• Diagnose faults using appropriate test equipment and read maintenance docs.
• Maintain certification records and traceability.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Location: Swindon

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Be open to Training in Portugal for short periods

About the Mechanical Technician Role

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a skilled engineering and production team responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems and sub-assemblies. This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician

• Carry out the assembly and integration of structures, assemblies, and mechanical sub-assemblies
• Perform precision drilling, fastening, bracket installation, and harness routing
• Conduct inspections on composite, metallic, and hybrid structures
• Complete rigging, alignment, and mechanical adjustment activities
• Identify, document, and report defects, damage, or non-conformities
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, including control systems, sensors, power distribution, and communication equipment
• Support software and firmware loading and system configuration where required
• Conduct testing, functional checks, and support system readiness activities
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system faults using appropriate test equipment
• Read and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical schematics, work instructions, and maintenance documentation
• Maintain accurate certification records, maintenance documentation, component traceability, and non-conformance reports
• Work to production schedules and project deadlines
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and housekeeping at all times

What We're Looking For in a Mechanical Technician

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician, Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or precision manufacturing role is essential
• Experience with bracketry, harnessing, drilling, fastening, and mechanical assembly
• Basic Electrical experience and integrating all systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a quality-focused approach
• Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and quality requirements
• Health & Safety conscious with a professional approach to workmanship
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• £30-40k
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private medical and dental