Mechanical Technician

Location: Pilton

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Mechanical Technician, you'll provide specialist technical support and advice on mechanical engineering queries, collating crucial information to help with the generation and management of project problem reports

The Mechanical Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site with flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £35k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

Support between Engineering, Quality & Production by being the PoC for mechanical engineering queries
Support Mechanical Engineers in prototyping development, trial builds and assembly. Design, build, assemble and set-to-work test fixtures and custom jigs to support engineering activities
Prepare and set up test equipment for mechanical, electronic, and system-level testing
Participate in external testing activities, such as EMC, environmental compliance testing and Sea-borne trials activities as required
Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring readiness for engineering tasks across SEA Engineering lab locations

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including Linked In learning Facilities & resources

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking The skills you need

Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/higher qualification in Mechanical / Electro Mechanical Engineering or Laboratory Technical Activities. Alternatives include a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma, T Level in Engineering, or completion of an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.

Experience with in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with proven practical experience
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas as required
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)