Job Description
Mechanical Technician – On site contract
Salary: circa £41,500
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Location: On-site, Newcastle upon Tyne
Role Overview
* Hands-on mechanical assembly role within a heavy engineering environment
* Assembly of large steel fabrications, hydraulic cylinders and operating systems
* Working from engineering drawings and parts lists to deliver high-quality builds
* Ensuring compliance with production schedules, quality standards and safety requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Assemble complex mechanical and hydraulic systems
* Build and fit large-scale steel fabrications and hydraulic equipment
* Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings
* Perform hydraulic builds, testing and system integration
* Maintain safe working practices in line with company and regulatory standardsCollaborate with production teams to ensure efficient workflow
* Contribute to continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven mechanical assembly experience in a heavy engineering environment
* Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Strong decision‑making and fault‑finding capability
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident working independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
* HNC or equivalent technical qualification (or relevant practical experience)
What’s on Offer
* Fixed‑term stability with real technical challenge
* On‑site role working on high-quality engineered products
* Personal development opportunities and professional working environment
No sponsorship is offered, must be time served, not open as a graduate level role.
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