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.
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