Mechanical Technician / Laboratory Technician (Contract)
Field-Based (UK Wide)
£380 per day
Ad Hoc / Project-Based Work – Open to LTD Contractors
We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Mechanical Technician / Lab Technician to support a growing engineering services business delivering specialist maintenance and project work into laboratory, pharmaceutical and medical environments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled contractor who enjoys varied, project‑based work and is confident working across different client sites and technical environments.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will be supporting a range of laboratory engineering projects, including:
* Planned maintenance on general laboratory equipment
* Mechanical strip‑down and reassembly of equipment
* Assisting with calibration activities (including temperature, pressure, weight, humidity and CO₂)
* Supporting UKAS‑accredited calibration and temperature mapping projects
* Lab relocation work – decommissioning, moving and recommissioning equipment
* Moving and installing laboratory infrastructure such as fume cabinets
* Working alongside engineering teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently
Requirements
* Proven experience in mechanical engineering / technician roles
* Experience working within laboratory, pharmaceutical or medical environments (highly desirable)
* Confident with mechanical strip‑down, assembly and equipment handling
* Comfortable working on‑site and travelling to different locations
* Ability to work independently on ad hoc project work
* Strong awareness of health & safety in technical environments
What’s On Offer
* £380 per day
* Flexible, ad hoc project‑based work
* Opportunity to work with a well‑established specialist engineering business
* Exposure to high-spec laboratory and pharmaceutical environments
Next Steps
Apply to this Mechanical Technician/ Lab Technician Contractor role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on 0116 262 3733.
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award‑winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com
Telephone: 0116 262 3733
Email: Charlie.orton@regionalrecruitment.com
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