Mechanical Service Technician

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after) Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote. The Role As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards. Key Responsibilities • Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment. • Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications. • Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components. • Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly. • Diagnose mechanical failures, structural fatigue and component wear. • Produce detailed inspection reports and technical documentation. • Assist with installation and commissioning of refurbished equipment. • Maintain high standards of health and safety whilst working in the workshop and on customer sites. Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including: Vibratory Equipment • Vibratory screens • Vibratory feeders • Exciter units • Eccentric drive systems Magnetic Separation Equipment • Eddy Current Separators (ECS) • Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets • Magnetic Head Pulleys • Magnetic Drum Separators • Suspension Magnets Mechanical Skills You should have experience with: • Bearing replacement • Mechanical rebuilds • Shaft alignment • Setting critical tolerances • Rotor balancing • Precision mechanical assembly Applicants should be confident using precision measuring equipment, including: • Micrometers • Dial indicators • Vernier calipers • Precision measuring equipment You'll be able to: • Measure wear against OEM tolerances • Identify bearing failures, fatigue cracking and corrosion • Diagnose component failures • Recommend appropriate repair methods Technical ReportingThe successful candidate will be able to produce accurate: • Inspection reports • Condition assessments • Failure analysis reports • Repair recommendations • Costed refurbishment reports Essential Qualifications • Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) • CSCS Card, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent • Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Qualifications • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent • Experience testing electromagnetic coils • Gauss testing of magnetic equipment • Non-Destructive Testing (DPI or similar) • Forklift, MEWP or Overhead Crane certification Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ depending on experience. Benefits include: • Monday to Friday working (8:00am–4:30pm) • Company pension • Overtime opportunities • Tools allowance • Ongoing training and professional development • PPE and specialist equipment provided If you're an experienced Mechanical Service Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!