Mechanical technician

Location: L/Derry Salary: £35,000 DOE (flexible depending on experience) Hours: 7.45am - 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday (4-Day week) Reporting to: Operations Manager Job Title: Mechanical Technician Description: We are hiring for our client, a specialist advanced manufacturing and automation business delivering bespoke machinery, robotic systems, and engineered solutions to global customers. Operating in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, the company places innovation and continuous improvement at the heart of its operations. The Mechanical Technician will play a pivotal role supporting the assembly, installation, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical and automated production equipment. This is a varied, hands-on role involving mechanical systems, pneumatics, and automation, ensuring equipment performs at its best. Top 3 Things: Salary up to £35,000 DOE with flexibility for the right candidate 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 5.45pm) Hands-on, varied role in a progressive advanced manufacturing business The Role: Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and commissioning of production equipment Perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery Diagnose and resolve mechanical and pneumatic faults Work from technical drawings, schematics and engineering instructions Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and uptime Assist with integration of mechanical systems alongside electrical and automation teams Maintain accurate maintenance and service records Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards Operate tools and equipment safely within a production environment The Person: Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent (3rd level / time-served) Strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to pneumatics/hydraulics Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics Experience in fault finding and equipment maintenance Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment Strong problem-solving and communication skills The Reward: Salary up to £35,000 DOE 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday) Long-term progression in a growing engineering business Exposure to advanced automation and bespoke machinery projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage: For further information and to apply for this Mechanical Technician role, please contact Dominic Heron on , email or PM directly on LinkedIn. Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector knowledge across Engineering & Manufacturing, connecting candidates with roles offering the best growth potential and clients with the most relevant talent. Skills: mechanical technician mechanical fitter mechanical engineer maintenance technician ADZN1_NI