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Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Town: Colchester
Salary: up to £28,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Are you mechanically minded with a passion for hands-on engineering? Looking for a role that offers full specialist training and long-term career progression? If so, we are seeking a Trainee Mechanical Technician to join a supportive, specialist engineering team in Colchester. Based entirely in a precision workshop, you will learn to build, set up, calibrate, test, and overhaul mechanical governors used in heavy industrial engines and machinery. No prior governor experience is required as full comprehensive training is provided from day one.

Duties:

Assembly: Build and assemble mechanical governor units and precision sub-assemblies.
Testing & Calibration: Set up governors on specialist test benches and calibrate to exact specifications.
Overhaul: Strip down, inspect, clean, and assess returned units and components for wear and tolerances.
Documentation: Complete accurate service records, test reports, and quality checks.
Collaboration: Work alongside senior technicians on complex builds and fault investigations.
Skills and Experience:

Mechanical Aptitude: A strong background in automotive, plant, marine, agricultural, or industrial mechanics.
Hands-on Skills: Proven experience using hand tools, power tools, and working with mechanical assemblies.
Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to quality workmanship.
Eagerness to Learn: Ability to follow structured engineering drawings and technical instructions.
Team Player: Good communication skills and a positive attitude within a small, expert team.
Qualifications: Any engineering qualifications or experience with precision measurement tools is ideal but not essential.
Benefits:

Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Full training on industry-standard mechanical governor products.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
37 hours per week flexitime (core hours 8am-4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm Friday)
Matched pension contributions up to 6%
Free parkingIf you are looking for a role where you can develop an engineering career Apply now!

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future can not be considered for this position

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