Mechanical Lab Technician (Contractor)

Regional Recruitment Services
West Midlands
2 days ago
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Mechanical Technician / Laboratory Technician (Contract)


Field-Based (UK Wide).


£380 per day.


Ad Hoc / Project-Based Work - Open to LTD Contractors.


We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Mechanical Technician / Lab Technician to support a growing engineering services business delivering specialist maintenance and project work into laboratory, pharmaceutical and medical environments.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled contractor who enjoys varied, project‑based work and is confident working across different client sites and technical environments.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Planned maintenance on general laboratory equipment
  • Mechanical strip‑down and reassembly of equipment
  • Assisting with calibration activities (including temperature, pressure, weight, humidity and CO₂)
  • Supporting UKAS‑accredited calibration and temperature mapping projects
  • Lab relocation work – decommissioning, moving and recommissioning equipment
  • Moving and installing laboratory infrastructure such as fume cabinets
  • Working alongside engineering teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently

Requirements

  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering / technician roles
  • Experience working within laboratory, pharmaceutical or medical environments (highly desirable)
  • Confident with mechanical strip‑down, assembly and equipment handling
  • Comfortable working on‑site and travelling to different locations
  • Ability to work independently on ad hoc project work
  • Strong awareness of health & safety in technical environments

What’s On Offer

  • £380 per day
  • Flexible, ad hoc project‑based work
  • Opportunity to work with a well‑established specialist engineering business
  • Exposure to high‑spec laboratory and pharmaceutical environments

Next Steps

Apply to this Mechanical Technician/ Lab Technician Contractor role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).


If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.


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