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Mechanical Technician Lead Hand
Location Kirkbymoorside
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thurs 8:30–4:30, Fri 8:30–4:00, flexi-time available)
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half (Mon–Sat) and double time (Sun)
- Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Benefits: 5% pension, private healthcare, life insurance (2x salary)
An experienced Mechanical Technician Lead Hand is required to support and coordinate a team within a busy engineering workshop. You’ll play a key role in assembling and testing mechanical and hydraulic systems, ensuring quality standards are met, and keeping projects running smoothly.
What you will be doing:
- Leading and supporting a small team of mechanical technicians
- Assembling and testing mechanical and hydraulic products and systems
- Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Overseeing day-to-day workshop operations to ensure safety, quality, and deadlines are achieved
- Carrying out inspections, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Acting as cover for the Mechanical Technician Supervisor when required
What you will bring to the team:
- Strong workshop background with experience in mechanical/hydraulic systems
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and lead by example
- Hands-on skills with mechanical assembly, testing, and load operations
- Previous team leadership or lead hand experience desirable
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