Mechanical Technician

SEA; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Barnstaple is seeking a Mechanical Technician to provide technical support for mechanical engineering, contribute to prototyping, and manage testing equipment. The role offers flexible working, a competitive salary up to £35k, and generous benefits, including private medical insurance and hybrid work arrangements. Join a committed team that protects what matters, with opportunities for professional development and a strong work/life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical health insurance

Pension plan with 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Discounts

Life assurance policy

Qualifications

• Candidates should ideally hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electro Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for mechanical engineering queries.
• Support Mechanical Engineers in prototyping and assembly.
• Prepare and set up test equipment for mechanical and system-level testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment for engineering tasks.

Skills

Mechanical / Electro Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/higher

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

T Level in Engineering

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Mechanical Technician, you\'ll provide specialist technical support and advice on mechanical engineering queries, collating crucial information to help with the generation and management of project problem reports.

The Mechanical Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site with flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £35k, depending on experience.

What you\'ll be doing

• Support between Engineering, Quality & Production by being the PoC for mechanical engineering queries
• Support Mechanical Engineers in prototyping development, trial builds and assembly. Design, build, assemble and set-to-work test fixtures and custom jigs to support engineering activities
• Prepare and set up test equipment for mechanical, electronic, and system-level testing
• Participate in external testing activities, such as EMC, environmental compliance testing and Sea-borne trials activities as required
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring readiness for engineering tasks across SEA Engineering lab locations

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/higher qualification in Mechanical / Electro Mechanical Engineering or Laboratory Technical Activities. Alternatives include a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma, T Level in Engineering, or completion of an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with proven practical experience
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas as required

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at 03330 041 4172, or reach out via [e-mail]