Mechanical Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Bedford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Maintenance Repairs Industrial Systems Plant Equipment Compressed Air Systems Teamwork Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Technician

Location: Bedford. Salary: £28k - £35k + generous shift allowance (good shift pattern, 6:30 – 14:30 and 14:00 – 22:00 rotating) Benefits include: free parking, share incentive plan, employee assistance programme, private health insurance and 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years’ service). 

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join an industry leading Bedford-based R&D company. You will join a friendly and supportive team responsible for the inspections, fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of equipment, installation of new equipment, implementation of improvements to the existing plant equipment.

You will be joining a company who are a genuine leader in their field, perform exciting R&D work within a purpose-built facility, have exciting growth plans and are employee-focused, offering excellent support, career development and training. 

This role requires candidates to be able to gain UK Security Clearance. 

Requirements – Mechanical Technician:

  • Recent and relevant experience in installing, maintaining and repairing industrial systems and plant equipment (high pressure compressed air systems, water cooling & treatment systems, lubrication/hydraulic systems, machinery, rotating components, linkages etc.)
  • Understanding of quality standards and excellent attention to detail.
  • A team player with good communication skills and the ability to support/mentor less experienced staff.

Salary: circa £28k - £35k + Shift allowance + benefits

Vacancy Location: Bedford

For more about this opportunity please contact Adam Mayne ([[contact hidden]](mailto:[contact hidden]))

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