Job Description Mechanical Technician – Bedford – Salary £28k - £35k + generous shift allowance (good shift pattern, 6:30 – 14:30 and 14:00 – 22:00 rotating) \nBenefits include: free parking, share incentive plan, employee assistance programme, private health insurance and 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years’ service).\n \n We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join an industry leading Bedford-based R&D company. You will join a friendly and supportive team responsible for the inspections, fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of equipment, installation of new equipment, implementation of improvements to the existing plant equipment.\n You will be joining a company who are a genuine leader in their field, perform exciting R&D work within a purpose-built facility, have exciting growth plans and are employee-focused, offering excellent support, career development and training.\n This role requires candidates to be able to gain UK Security Clearance. \n \n Requirements – Mechanical Technician:\n \nRecent and relevant experience in installing, maintaining and repairing industrial systems and plant equipment (high pressure compressed air systems, water cooling & treatment systems, lubrication/hydraulic systems, machinery, rotating components, linkages...