Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their team in Milton Keynes. The role involves operating power presses, conducting quality checks, and collaborating with various departments to support production needs. Applicants should have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and competent PC skills. The position offers a range of benefits, including enhanced holiday entitlement and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Essential Mechanical Engineering qualification via apprenticeship or NVQ.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work within a factory/workshop environment.
• Operate power presses for production.
• Test finished products and conduct quality checks.
• Produce and assemble mechanical components.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Collaborate with departments to support production.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Competent PC skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Experience in assembly and fabrication

Ability to develop engineering solutions

Education

Completed apprenticeship or NVQ

Job description

We are currently seeking a Engineering Technician to join our client's team in Milton Keynes.

Working Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30
• Friday: 08:00–15:30

Benefits Upon Permanent Appointment:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Income protection insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Working within a factory/workshop environment
• Operating power presses
• Testing finished products
• Carrying out quality checks and inspections
• Producing and assembling mechanical components
• Maintaining 5S standards
• Collaborating with other departments to support production needs
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification (essential)
• Competent PC skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience in assembly, fabrication, and inspection
• Ability to identify root causes and develop effective engineering solutions

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Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.