Mechanical Technician - Contract

Kraken Technology Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join a skilled production team responsible for assembling, maintaining, testing and integrating advanced maritime platforms and systems.

You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting build, commissioning and testing programmes for autonomous vessels along the UK south coast.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in mechanical, marine engineering, boat building, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on mechanical assembly, maintenance or installation experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in marine engineering environments and regulated settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly, installation, maintenance and modification activities.
• Support vessel build, integration, commissioning and testing programmes.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and technical issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work from technical drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, engineering, operations and quality teams.
• Maintain accurate records and build documentation.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient and of high quality.
• Support continuous improvement across production and engineering activities.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Maintenance experience

Engineering drawings

Marine engineering experience

Problem solving

Fault finding

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Boat building experience

Composite structures

Integration & commissioning

Education

Mechanical/Marine engineering qualification

Boat Building qualification

Job description

As a Mechanical Technician, you'll join a highly skilled production team responsible for assembling, integrating, maintaining, and testing advanced maritime platforms and systems.

Working in a fast-paced engineering environment, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to reality, supporting the build and delivery of some of the UK's most advanced autonomous vessels.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly, installation, maintenance, and modification activities
• Support vessel build, integration, commissioning, and testing programmes
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and technical issues
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities
• Work from technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with electrical, engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve programme milestones
• Maintain accurate records and build documentation
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Boat Building, or a related discipline
• Strong hands‑on mechanical assembly, maintenance, or installation experience
• Understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and engineering standards
• Experience working within marine engineering environments
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding capability
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Boat building or marine vessel construction experience
• Composite structures and assemblies experience
• Mechanical integration and commissioning experience
• Prototype or low‑volume production experience
• Experience operating within regulated engineering environments

At Kraken, we move quickly, solve problems collaboratively, and take ownership of our work. We value individuals who are proactive, practical, and focused on delivering results.

What You'll Thrive In

• Take pride in producing high-quality work
• Approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
• Adapt to changing priorities within a dynamic project environment
• Always place safety, quality, and professionalism at the forefront of your work

Work on world-leading autonomous maritime technology

Contribute to programmes that are shaping the future of maritime operations

Join a team of passionate engineers and innovators

Be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from build and integration to testing and deployment

Enjoy varied, technically challenging work with real-world impact

Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued

Opportunities for ongoing contract work and future programme involvement

Based on the South Coast, at the heart of the UK's maritime innovation sector

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.