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Electrical or Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: 16 minutes ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Saltash, Cornwall

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role Purpose

  * Work as part of a skilled team to build and fabricate machinery, tooling, and equipment to required specifications and standards.

  * Meet production deadlines and performance targets.

  * Identify and resolve issues, particularly on non-standard equipment.

  * Carry out testing to ensure machinery and equipment are safe, functional, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

  * Build and fabricate standard and bespoke machinery, tooling, and equipment to a high standard. Ensure all work meets specification requirements and agreed deadlines.

  * Conduct thorough testing and inspection to confirm equipment is safe and fully operational.

  * Complete all documentation accurately, ensuring all test data is correctly recorded.

  * Manage orders: review and print work orders, source parts, chase delays, and schedule workloads to meet customer delivery dates.

  * Record parts usage and labour time accurately within the MRP system. Provide feedback to the design team on engineering solutions and build issues.

  * Offer technical support to customers over the phone to assist in troubleshooting.

  * Assist with machinery repairs and servicing both on-site and off-site.

  * Keep the working environment clean, organised, and safe.

  * Follow all health and safety procedures and ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times.

Competencies

  * Ability to interpret technical documentation and use it to improve processes.

  * High level of competence in building equipment to precise customer requirements.

  * Consistent adherence to health and safety standards, supporting others to do the same.

  * Strong time-management skills, able to meet deadlines in a fast-changing environment.

  * Confident using computer systems, including specialist engineering software.

  * Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings to identify parts, assemblies, and build requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

  * Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, and Science.

  * Level 3 BTEC in Engineering or two A-Levels (or equivalent) in technology-related subjects (desirable).

  * Practical hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or fabrication work.

  * Theoretical understanding of mechanical, electrical, fabrication, or general engineering principles.

  * Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment build, commissioning, and testing workflows. Up-to-date awareness of relevant legislation and standards.

Skills & Abilities

  * Strong manual handling skills.

  * Ability to interpret information and technical data for engineering tasks.

  * Accurate completion of paperwork and confident use of document management systems.

  * Good computer literacy, including engineering-related software.

  * Able to work under pressure and around noisy machinery.

  * Excellent attention to detail and precision assembly skills. Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

2 Positions are available 1 x Mechanical Workshop Technician and 1 x Electrical Workshop Technician

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