Mechatronics Technician

Ford Motor; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Dagenham is seeking a skilled technician to ensure peak operation of automated systems. The role involves installation, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems. Applicants must have a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechatronics Maintenance and a strong understanding of various engineering principles. This position is a 12-month fixed term contract with an hourly rate of £21.809 plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power principles.
• Familiarity with fault diagnostics and condition monitoring techniques.
• Skilled in maintaining and repairing high-tech engineered systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Diagnose and repair faults in complex automated systems.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical knowledge

Fluid power principles

Fault diagnostics

High-tech system maintenance

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechatronics Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Today, Dagenham is a world-class engine production facility, specialising in the manufacture of advanced diesel engines. The plant has the capacity to produce up to 1.4 million engines annually, making it one of Ford’s largest and most important engine manufacturing sites globally.

Location, Contract and Salary

• Location: Dagenham, Essex.
• Contract Type: 12-month FTC
• Salary: Hourly rate £21.809 plus allowances.

Qualifications

Specialist Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power principles.
• Familiarity with fault diagnostics and condition monitoring techniques.
• Ability to interpret equipment functions and operating parameters.

Specialist Skills:

• Skilled in maintaining and repairing high-tech engineered systems.
• Proficient in reading technical documentation and performing confirmation testing.
• Capable of contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechatronics Maintenance or equivalent

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

If you are concerned about travelling to site due to disability (or other reason), please contact us at [e-mail].

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Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in ensuring our automated equipment and systems operate at peak performance. You’ll be responsible for installation, testing, fault diagnosis, and planned maintenance across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and control systems.

Your work will directly support our production goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, helping us maintain excellence in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Diagnose and repair faults in complex automated systems.
• Maintain mechanical, fluid power, electrical, electronic, and process control equipment.
• Read and interpret technical documentation and data.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce downtime.