Job Description
Mechanical Technician
Gloucestershire
Permanent
Salary £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
25 days leave + bank holidays
Pension
Exciting opportunity to be involved in a company establishing a facility in Gloucestershire, if you are looking for a start up environment this is for you!
You will own
Assembly and Maintenance
* Assemble, disassemble, inspect, and perform maintenance on products and associated equipment according to technical specifications and procedures.
* Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and engineering instructions to facilitate assembly and repair processes.
* Conduct functional tests, performance evaluations, and calibrations on equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
* Maintain accurate and detailed service records, calibration logs, and repair documentation.
* Generate reports on work performed and equipment status.
* Assist with managing the inventory of components, parts, and supplies.
Troubleshooting and Repair
* Diagnose and repair equipment failures down to component level.
* Assist with failure reporting.
* Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality & Compliance to escalate / solve technical or quality issues, and support investigations.
Continuous Improvement and Engineering Support
* Assist in the development and refinement of manufacturing, testing, and maintenance procedures and equipment.
* Provide support to engineering teams for new designs and tests.
* Provide feedback to engineering on design improvement opportunities.
* Travel to and assist at field locations if required.
Collaboration
* Engage with other technicians, engineers, field representatives, and functions to resolve issues, support failure analysis, and ensure seamless equipment deployment.
What we expect from you:
Experience & technical skills
* Experience with the assembly, maintenance, and testing of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.
* Experience with product assembly or maintenance would be advantageous.
* Experience with equipment troubleshooting, and report generation.
* Overhead crane certification / training.
* Forklift certification.
* Ability to use a manual lathe / mill would be advantageous.
* Good computer literacy e.g. Microsoft Office, Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
* Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
* Qualifications: HND / BTEC or equivalent relevant experience.
Working style & collaboration
* High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation discipline.
* Structured and reliable, able to follow defined procedures while highlighting gaps or issues when needed.
* Comfortable working with established processes and procedures, or with helping to develop and refine new ones
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and reporting.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, contributing to improved product performance and reliability.