Mechanical Assembly​/Test Technician

Position: Mechanical Assembly / Test Technician
A Mechanical / Hydraulics Engineering Technician is needed for a 3-month temporary contract in Hexham

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a good awareness of Hydraulics, Electrical and Control Systems (data acquisition set up). You will mainly assembling test rigs and performing test validation sequences to company and industry procedures, working as a pair with a test engineer. The role is 5 days per week on site in Hexham, 8.00 - 4.00 (potential early finish Friday at 2.00.)

37.5 hrs per week.

You will need the following experience:

- Substantial experience as a Mechanical Technician / Fitter (8-10 years ideally)

Experience of working in a project based manufacturing / engineering environment
Able to work to engineering drawings and client specifications

Experience of working on bespoke equipment
It would be beneficial but not essential to have Forklift and overhead crane (and slinging) tickets, trades such as welding etc not needed.
DBS checks will be carried out on the successful candidate

This is a varied role working on specialist engineering projects. The contract will be for 3 months and is inside IR-35. Hourly rate is £20-25 p/h depending on qualifications and experience

If you are interested in the role please call Adam Jones at Major Energy Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV and we will be in touch promptly