Mechanical Engineering Technician

Description:

This role forms an integral part of our business, as you carry out hands-on non-intrusive inspections of plant and equipment within your area. Variety is the unique selling point of this role, visiting multiple locations each day and experiencing the areas you would not normally have access too. The Engineering Technician role can be physically demanding and may require working at height, working in confined spaces, lifting, and climbing in both hot and cold conditions. It involves exposure to noise and dust, so you need to be happy being in a hands-on environment.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience
 

• You will need to be passionate about engineering, self-driven with the ability to interact with a variety of clients on a daily basis.
• A background in working with mechanical equipment, with hands on experience of working in a role such as manufacturing / repair / maintenance.
• Strong customer interaction skills are essential, including good oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills are essential, you will be required to independently organise your week's work in an effective manner.
   

Qualification requirements:
 

• Successful candidates must have a qualification in Mechanical Engineering – Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Have 3 years hands on engineering experience
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
   

The role requires the successful applicant to be:
 

• Up to date on your knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to the inspection of mechanical plant.
• Make well-informed decisions, and willing to take responsibility.
• Possess effective short, medium and long-term planning skills, in order to diarise meetings, visits and work allocation.
• Able to travel effectively to and from your designated area.
• Effectively process documentation, as well as undertaking general administration in a timely manner.
• A willingness to support and deputise for colleagues as and when required.