Technical Assistant - Mechanical Bias

ESCO Maritime Solutions; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Maritime Solutions in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated junior engineer with a mechanical bias to support design and project work across defence systems. You will work with engineering and project teams, draft essentials for projects, and help manage changes.

This role offers exposure to multiple disciplines and a path to grow within the company. You will collaborate with engineering and project teams, draft method statements, test specifications, and ECRs, while updating drawings and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong communication skills for liaising across teams.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in Defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to achieve results.
• Act as a link between engineers and other departments.
• Write Method Statements and Test Specifications.
• Implement ECRs and Change Management.
• Update drawings and perform occasional site work.
• Participate in meetings and document activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Engineering apprenticeship completed

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a valued member of our organisation, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing designs used across a range of projects, while gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of Engineering disciplines. Importantly, this role provides a unique platform to explore different areas of the business, helping you identify where your interests and strengths lie, and supporting you to grow into a future career path within our organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate seamlessly with our engineering and project teams, working alongside them to achieve outstanding results.
• Act as a key link between engineers and other departments, communicating effectively to help progress tasks and actions on behalf of more senior Engineers.
• Embrace a variety of engineering tasks that support projects and programs, showcasing your adaptability and versatility whilst working under the guidance of senior engineers, such as:
• Writing Method Statements
• Writing Test Specifications
• Implementing ECRs
• Change Management
• Drawing Updates
• Occasional Site Work
• Participate in internal and external meetings, contributing your insights to shape the future of our business.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation, following our local operating procedures.

Essential

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of a Level 3 Engineering qualification / completion of an engineering apprenticeship, demonstrating a strong engineering background (mechanical bias).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff across engineering and other business functions to drive progress on tasks and actions.
• A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, allowing you to excel in various tasks.
• A rapid learner with a flexible and adaptable engineering approach, ready to tackle diverse challenges related to engineering problems.
• An accurate, diligent, and methodical approach to work in an engineering environment.
• Ability to plan and organise your own work following higher-level direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business including suppliers and customers.
• Possess a hunger to learn from this unique opportunity to effectively support the business and further your own development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, enhancing your ability to innovate and explore new possibilities.
• Experience in supporting the design, assembly, test, and delivery of complex Defence systems, demonstrating your expertise in high-stakes projects.
• Proven experience using recognised design tools such as SolidWorks (mechanical), showcasing your relevant expertise.
• An ambition to progress into a more specialist or supervisory role within the organisation, taking advantage of the opportunities this role provides to shape your long-term career.

Note:

All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.