Mechanical Technician

Location:Swindon
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

• Be open to Training in Portugal for short periods

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a skilled engineering and production team responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems and sub-assemblies. This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

• Carry out the assembly and integration of structures, assemblies, and mechanical sub-assemblies
• Perform precision drilling, fastening, bracket installation, and harness routing
• Conduct inspections on composite, metallic, and hybrid structures
• Complete rigging, alignment, and mechanical adjustment activities
• Identify, document, and report defects, damage, or non-conformities
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, including control systems, sensors, power distribution, and communication equipment
• Support software and firmware loading and system configuration where required
• Conduct testing, functional checks, and support system readiness activities
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system faults using appropriate test equipment
• Read and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical schematics, work instructions, and maintenance documentation
• Maintain accurate certification records, maintenance documentation, component traceability, and non-conformance reports
• Work to production schedules and project deadlines
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and housekeeping at all times

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician, Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or precision manufacturing role is essential
• Experience with bracketry, harnessing, drilling, fastening, and mechanical assembly
• Basic Electrical experience and integrating all systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a quality-focused approach
• Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and quality requirements
• Health & Safety conscious with a professional approach to workmanship
• Full UK driving licence

• £30-40k
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private medical and dental

If you are interested in the Mechanical Technician role, APPLY NOW or call Jacob at Orion Electrotech on 0118 923 9228.

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