SSR GENERAL & MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Mechanical Service Technician
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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.
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Mechanical Skills
You should have experience with:
- Bearing replacement
- Mechanical rebuilds
- Shaft alignment
- Setting critical tolerances
- Rotor balancing
- Precision mechanical assembly
Precision Measuring Equipment
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 Reporting
The successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:
- Inspection reports
- Condition assessments
- Failure analysis reports
- Repair recommendations
- Costed refurbishment reports
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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.
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