Mechanical Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 31 August 2025
LOCATION
Leamington Spa
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Engineering Drawings Troubleshooting Assembly Quality Standards Safety Regulations Hand Tools Power Tools

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Mechanical Technician will support the build, modification, and instrumentation of all mechanical assemblies throughout the assembly process of a military vehicle and related parts. This is a full-time position in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting and repair techniques.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices.
  • Familiarity with quality and production standards.
  • Assemble mechanical components and systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Follow and construct the assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality and functionality.
  • Inspect and test assembled products to verify compliance with quality standards and performance specifications.
  • Identify and report any issues or discrepancies in the assembly process to the supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies; participate in safety training and audits.
  • Perform troubleshooting, rework, and repair tasks as necessary for mechanical assembly and installation.
  • Document assembly procedures and maintain up-to-date records.
  • Recommend corrective actions and alternative methods for optimizing workspace utilization.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: Automotive assembly, Automotive troubleshooting and repair, Diesel engines, Transmissions
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-oriented approach.
  • Ability to use digital tools like tablets or kiosk for documentation and follow up of assembly guides.
  • Experience in using assembly instructions and recording operations in the given infrastructure.
  • Experience with standard measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.

Mechanical Technician Role Description

Working as part of the assembly team, the successful candidate will support the build, modification, and instrumentation of all mechanical assemblies throughout the assembly process of a military vehicle and related parts.

Responsibilities

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting and repair techniques.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices.
  • Familiarity with quality and production standards.
  • Assemble mechanical components and systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Follow and construct the assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality and functionality.
  • Inspect and test assembled products to verify compliance with quality standards and performance specifications.
  • Identify and report any issues or discrepancies in the assembly process to the supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies; participate in safety training and audits.
  • Perform troubleshooting, rework, and repair tasks as necessary for mechanical assembly and installation.
  • Document assembly procedures and maintain up-to-date records.
  • Recommend corrective actions and alternative methods for optimizing workspace utilization.

Key Competencies and Experience

- If newly graduate or an apprentice lacking the experience, not having below requirements but being open to work, motivated and good in communication skills, please refer to the additional information tab.

- Knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • o Automotive assembly
  • o Automotive troubleshooting and repair
  • o Diesel engines
  • o Transmissions

- Having a certificate for the use of cherry pickers and forklifts is a plus.

- Have experience working as an assembly technician in a related field or automotive sector.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-oriented approach.

- Ability to use digital tools like tablets or kiosk for documentation and follow up of assembly guides.

- Experience in using assembly instructions and recording operations in the given infrastructure.

- Experience with standard measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.

Benefits

We value our employees and their work life balances. To support that, we have introduced below benefits. Our benefits include;

  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays,
  • Competitive pension contribution scheme,
  • Private healthcare plan,
  • Flexible core hours working subject to operational needs,
  • Option to buy/sell of annual leaves subject to company policy,
  • Life cover insurance equivalent to 3x base salary.

Additional Information

We do encourage motivated and capable individuals to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed.

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