Role: Mechanical Technician Location: Southampton Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience We are currently recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a well established engineering business. This role would suit a hands on engineer with strong experience across mechanical systems and a working knowledge of basic electrics. The successful candidate will have proven experience working with gearboxes, mechanical drives, engines, hydraulic systems, and lifting equipment. You will be responsible for maintenance, fault-finding, repair, and support of mechanical equipment, working to high safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include Maintain, repair, and fault-find on gearboxes, mechanical drives, engines, and hydraulic systems Inspect and service lifting equipment in line with safety standards Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities Perform basic electrical fault-finding and component replacement Read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals Ensure all work is completed safely and accurately, with documentation completed as required Skills and Experience Experience with gearboxes, mechanical drives, and engines Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems Experience inspecting and maintaining lifting equipment Basic electrical knowledge (motors, wiring, fault finding) Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent WR Engineering are the 1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.