Mechanical Technician – Training Role

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Flexitime

Full specialist training

Long-term development in specialist工程?

Job summary

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd in Colchester is seeking a mechanically minded trainee to join a specialist engineering team and train as a Mechanical Governor Technician.

You'll build, set up, test, calibrate and overhaul governor units, with full specialist training and a clear path to progression. 37 hours per week, flexitime, and a supportive workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in engineering.
• Hands-on experience using tools and working with mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions.
• Good attention to detail when working with precision components.
• Willingness to learn specialist equipment and develop diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a small technical team.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical governor units and sub-assemblies.
• Set up governors on specialist test equipment and carry out calibration.
• Complete functional and performance testing against defined specifications.
• Strip down, inspect and overhaul returned governor units.
• Clean, measure and assess components for wear and tolerance.
• Follow engineering drawings, work instructions and procedures.
• Complete accurate build reports and service documentation.
• Support experienced technicians with more complex builds and investigations.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on with tools

Reading technical instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Vocational engineering training

Tools

Measuring tools

Calibrating equipment

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Training Role

Location: Colchester

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and progression

Hours: 37 hours per week + flexitime

Want to build a career in specialist engineering?

We’re looking for a mechanically minded individual to join a specialist engineering team in Colchester and train as a Mechanical Governor Technician.

You don’t need previous experience working with governors. What we do need is someone who enjoys working with their hands, understands how mechanical components work and wants to develop a genuine technical career.

You’ll be trained from the ground up to build, set up, test, calibrate and overhaul mechanical governors used across industrial engines and machinery.

This is a workshop-based role where attention to detail, patience and good mechanical instincts really matter.

What will you be doing?

As you develop your skills, you'll learn to:

• Build and assemble mechanical governor units and sub-assemblies.
• Set up governors on specialist test equipment and carry out calibration.
• Complete functional and performance testing against defined specifications.
• Strip down, inspect and overhaul returned governor units.
• Clean, measure and assess components for wear, tolerances and suitability for reuse.
• Follow engineering drawings, work instructions and detailed procedures.
• Complete accurate build reports, test records and service documentation.
• Support experienced technicians with more complex builds, investigations and overhaul work.
• Maintain a safe, organised and high-quality workshop environment.

Don't worry if you haven't done all of this before — the training is there.

What are we looking for?

We’re more interested in your mechanical ability and attitude than whether you've worked on governors before.

You could come from an automotive, plant, marine, agricultural, industrial or general engineering background.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in engineering.
• Hands-on experience using tools and working with mechanical assemblies.
• The ability to understand and follow technical instructions.
• Good attention to detail — particularly when working with precision components.
• A practical approach to problem solving.
• The willingness to learn specialist equipment and develop your diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small technical team.

Experience in mechanical maintenance, automotive repair, industrial equipment or precision engineering would be useful, but it's not essential.

An engineering qualification or vocational training would also be advantageous.

The training

This is a genuine training and development opportunity.

You'll receive specialist training covering:

• Mechanical governor products.
• Governor build and assembly procedures.
• Set-up, calibration and test-bench operation.
• Mechanical overhaul and reconditioning.
• Component measurement and tolerance checking.
• Quality control and technical documentation.
• Workshop safety and engineering best practice.

You’ll be working alongside experienced technicians and progressively taking on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

What’s on offer?

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• 37-hour working week
• Flexitime
• Core hours of 08:00–16:45 Monday–Thursday and 08:00–13:00 Friday
• Competitive salary based on experience and progression
• Full specialist training
• Long-term development within a specialist engineering environment

You don't need to be the finished article.

You just need the right mechanical foundation, the right attitude and the desire to learn.