Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician – Wallsend
Salary: circa £41,500 per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months,
Location: On-site, North Tyneside

 Role Overview

• Hands-on mechanical assembly role within a heavy engineering environment
• Assembly of large steel fabrications, hydraulic cylinders and operating systems
• Working from engineering drawings and parts lists to deliver high-quality builds
• Ensuring compliance with production schedules, quality standards and safety requirements

 Key Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Build and fit large-scale steel fabrications and hydraulic equipment
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings
• Perform hydraulic builds, testing and system integration
• Maintain safe working practices in line with company and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure efficient workflow
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities

 Required Experience & Skills

• Proven mechanical assembly experience in a heavy engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong decision-making and fault-finding capability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working independently and as part of a team

 Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent technical qualification (or relevant practical experience)

 What’s on Offer

• Fixed-term stability with real technical challenge
• On-site role working on high-quality engineered products
• Personal development opportunities and professional working environment

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