Mechanical Technician

Location: L/Derry
Salary: £35,000 DOE (flexible depending on experience)
Hours: 7.45am – 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday (4-Day week)
Reporting to: Operations Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Description: We are hiring for our client, a specialist advanced manufacturing and automation business delivering bespoke machinery, robotic systems, and engineered solutions to global customers. Operating in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment, the company places innovation and continuous improvement at the heart of its operations.

The Mechanical Technician will play a pivotal role supporting the assembly, installation, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical and automated production equipment. This is a varied, hands‑on role involving mechanical systems, pneumatics, and automation, ensuring equipment performs at its best.

• Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and commissioning of production equipment
• Perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and pneumatic faults
• Work from technical drawings, schematics and engineering instructions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and uptime
• Assist with integration of mechanical systems alongside electrical and automation teams
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
• Operate tools and equipment safely within a production environment

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent (3rd level / time‑served)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to pneumatics/hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience in fault finding and equipment maintenance
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 4-day working week (Monday – Thursday)
• Long-term progression in a growing engineering business
• Exposure to advanced automation and bespoke machinery projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment