Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician - Contract Opportunity

Abingdon 12-Month Contract Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking to work on cutting-edge engineering projects in a highly advanced technical environment?

We're seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to support major shutdown and maintenance programmes on complex mechanical systems within a world-class engineering and research facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering critical installation, maintenance and upgrade work across vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic systems.

As a Mechanical Technician your duties will include

• Supporting large-scale shutdown and intervention activities
• Carrying out mechanical assembly, maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new systems
• Producing maintenance and testing documentation, work packs and safe systems of work
• Supporting complex engineering projects including cooling systems and in-vessel works
• Supervising fitters, contractors and junior craft personnel where required
• Maintaining high safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Working within regulated environments and adhering to CDM Regs

Experience required

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience within an industrial mechanical assembly and maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS and method statements
• Ability to work independently on technically challenging tasks

Desirable Experience

• Vacuum systems experience
• Exposure to cooling or pressurised systems
• Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical interface work
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques

This role would suit someone from sectors such as energy, nuclear, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, heavy engineering or advanced R&D environments.

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