Salary: GBP33 - GBP35 per hour
Mechanical Technician – Contract Opportunity
Abingdon
12-Month Contract Inside IR35
Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking to work on cutting‑edge engineering projects in a highly advanced technical environment?
We’re seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Technician to support major shutdown and maintenance programmes on complex mechanical systems within a world‑class engineering and research facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering critical installation, maintenance and upgrade work across vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro‑magnetic systems.
Responsibilities
* Supporting large‑scale shutdown and intervention activities
* Carrying out mechanical assembly, maintenance, fault finding and repairs
* Assisting with installation and commissioning of new systems
* Producing maintenance and testing documentation, work packs and safe systems of work
* Supporting complex engineering projects including cooling systems and in‑vessel works
* Supervising fitters, contractors and junior craft personnel where required
* Maintaining high safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
* Working within regulated environments and adhering to CDM Regs
Experience required
* Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent
* Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Experience within an industrial mechanical assembly and maintenance environment
* Strong understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS and method statements
* Ability to work independently on technically challenging tasks
* Exposure to cooling or pressurised systems
* Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical interface work
* Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques
This role would suit someone from sectors such as energy, nuclear, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, heavy engineering or advanced R&D environments.
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