Overview
Role: Contractor - Technician - Mechanical
Location: Shoreham - On-site
Role ID: 2025-3085
Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence, employing close to 3,000 people in more than 20 countries.
Ricardo provides expertise in delivering cross-sector sustainable products and solutions, enabling customers to solve complex challenges to achieve a safe and sustainable world.
The Role
Due to high workload from a number of exciting projects, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work at our Shoreham office. Working as part of the Installation Team, you’ll perform a wide variety of mechanical tasks in support of new and existing test and development programmes, using written guidance, engineering drawings and schematics, or verbal instructions. The role reports to the Installation Manager and requires cooperation with internal customers and other team members. Successful candidates will be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Mounting of test engines / motors / fuel cells and/or dynamometers.
* Manufacture test rigs and installation of measurement probes, transducers and flowmeters.
* Fabrication, including exhaust and inlet manifold systems and interconnecting ductwork in various materials; jigging, bending, sheet metal joining techniques.
* Installation of fluid and gas pipework systems (oil and water, potentially liquid and gaseous fuels) with attention to temperature, pressure and safety requirements.
* Strip down and reporting on the condition of pumps, valves, heat exchangers and other testbed equipment; advise on spare parts and rebuild to a high standard.
* Installation of driveline components to exacting and safe standards.
* Activities related to hybrid and electric vehicles, such as work on motors, transmissions and battery packs, may be required with suitable skills, training and experience.
Skills And Behaviours
* Demonstrable practical experience in assembly/disassembly of mechanical components and assemblies.
* Experience with manual machining techniques including setting and operating lathes, drilling machines, metal saws, linishing and grinding.
* Experience with sheet metal fabrication equipment including guillotine, roller, folding and punching.
* Experience with welding equipment including TIG, MIG, Oxy Fuel and Plasma cutting.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics; use of micrometers, vernier calipers, clocks, gauges and laser alignment equipment.
* Detailed, methodical approach with flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
* Capable of working independently or as part of a team to meet tight deadlines and customer needs.
* Willingness to work outside normal hours when required; advantageous for candidates with experience in other fields such as engine build, vehicle maintenance or instrumentation.
* PC skills including Word and Excel are desirable.
Contract Details
This is a contract opportunity to support the team during a time of high workload and is initially for a three month period.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. Ricardo is recognised as a disability confident employer. If you require adjustments during recruitment, please contact the recruitment team.
Next steps
After submitting your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Timing can vary depending on application volume; in some cases we may start reviewing applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a disability confident employer. Please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Notes: This description consolidates the essential information from the original posting while ensuring proper formatting and readability. It preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Mechanical Technician role at Ricardo plc in Shoreham.
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