Mechanical Assembly Technician

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Nottingham
3 days ago
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Mechanical Assembly TechnicianNottingham

£27,000 + £28,000 + Monday to Friday + Work life balance + Annual Bonus + Full training provided + Family Feel + No Weekends + Great Staff Retention

Are you confident using hand tools & power tools, looking for a company that will fully train you on bespoke mechanical equipment? This is a mechancial assembly technician entry level role focused on repeatable build work in a structured engineering environment. We are recruiting for a Mechancial Assembly Technician to join a small, close knit engineering business with a strong reputation for developing its people and achieving long term retention with it's staff.

This role as Mechancial Assembly Technicican is well suited to individuals looking to start a career in engineering or to build on existing basic mechanical experience. This is a company that genuinely values its employees and focuses on long term career development rather than short term job placements. Staff retention is exceptionally strong, with many employees having been with the business for over ten years. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to feel valued while working within a supportive close knit team of skilled engineers.

Your role as Mechanical Assembly Technician will include:

  • Mechanical assembly and build
  • Tapping and fitting mechanical components
  • Drilling and screwing a variety of mechanical goods

The successfulMechanical Assembly Technician will need:

  • Experience using hand & power tools
  • Comfortable with build work
  • Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings

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