Mechanical Service Technician

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime
Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after)

Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote.

The Role
As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment.
• Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications.
• Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components.
• Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, structural fatigue and component wear.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of refurbished equipment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety whilst working in the workshop and on customer sites.

Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including:

Vibratory Equipment

Vibratory screens

Vibratory feeders

Exciter units

Eccentric drive systems

Magnetic Separation Equipment

Eddy Current Separators (ECS)

Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets

Magnetic Head Pulleys

Magnetic Drum Separators

Suspension Magnets

Mechanical SkillsYou should have experience with:

• Bearing replacement
• Mechanical rebuilds
• Shaft alignment
• Setting critical tolerances
• Rotor balancing
• Precision mechanical assembly

Applicants should be confident using precision measuring equipment, including:

• Micrometers
• Dial indicators
• Vernier calipers
• Precision measuring equipment

You'll be able to:

• Measure wear against OEM tolerances
• Identify bearing failures, fatigue cracking and corrosion
• Diagnose component failures
• Recommend appropriate repair methods

Technical Reporting

The successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:

Inspection reports

Condition assessments

Failure analysis reports

Repair recommendations

Costed refurbishment reports

Essential Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

CSCS Card, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications

18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent

Experience testing electromagnetic coils

Gauss testing of magnetic equipment

Non-Destructive Testing (DPI or similar)

Forklift, MEWP or Overhead Crane certification

Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ depending on experience.

Benefits include:

Monday to Friday working (8:00am–4:30pm)

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Tools allowance

Ongoing training and professional development

PPE and specialist equipment provided

If you're an experienced Mechanical Service Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today!