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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.
