Mechanical technician

Location: L/DerrySalary: £35,000 DOE (flexible depending on experience)Hours: 7.45am - 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday (4-Day week)Reporting to: Operations ManagerJob Title: Mechanical TechnicianDescription: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 candidate4-day working week (Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 5.45pm)Hands-on, varied role in a progressive advanced manufacturing businessThe Role:Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and commissioning of production equipmentPerform maintenance, inspections and repairs on machineryDiagnose and resolve mechanical and pneumatic faultsWork from technical drawings, schematics and engineering instructionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and uptimeAssist with integration of mechanical systems alongside electrical and automation teamsMaintain accurate maintenance and service recordsEnsure compliance with health, safety and quality standardsOperate tools and equipment safely within a production environmentThe Person:Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent (3rd level / time-served)Strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to pneumatics/hydraulicsAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and schematicsExperience in fault finding and equipment maintenanceHands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environmentStrong problem-solving and communication skillsThe Reward:Salary up to £35,000 DOE4-day working week (Monday - Thursday)Long-term progression in a growing engineering businessExposure to advanced automation and bespoke machinery projectsSupportive and collaborative team environmentNext 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 technicianWHJS1_NI