Mechanical Technician - Lead, Train & Impact (Defence)

James Fisher and Sons plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Inchinnan, Glasgow for a permanent role. You will supervise Trainee Technicians, sign off docs, plan workloads, and ensure safe, reliable operations while supporting workshop material flow and team skills development.

You will work with Engineers to keep products current, assist in training and maintain QA and safety standards across manufacturing/service activities.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or SVQ-level training in a technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Supervisory skills and ability to train others.
• Demonstrable mechanical discipline knowledge.
• Experience in lifting operations; banksman/slinging certification advantageous.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or service environments.
• Knowledge of diving equipment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of Trainee/Assistant Technicians.
• Signing off controlled company documentation.
• Planning workloads and delegating tasks.
• Carriers out all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner.
• Participate in the movement of materials through workshop from start to completion.
• Development of team’s skills and competencies.
• Effectively communicate with others, seek clarification where necessary, and respond to feedback.
• Organise and keep clean workshop areas.
• Performing customer service functions, including interacting with customers and answering questions
• Working with Engineers to keep products up to date and helping future proofing of products.

Skills

SVQ/Apprenticeship

Basic supervisory skills

Mechanical discipline

Lifting operations cert

QA & HSE knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Diving equipment knowledge

Education

SVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Inchinnan, Glasgow for a permanent role. You will supervise Trainee Technicians, sign off docs, plan workloads, and ensure safe, reliable operations while supporting workshop material flow and team skills development.

You will work with Engineers to keep products current, assist in training and maintain QA and safety standards across manufacturing/service activities.