Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/01/2026
Closing date
06/02/2026
Role: Mechanical Technician
Location: Bristol
Start: ASAP
Rate: £22 - £42 per hour DOE
Contract Length: 3 months (extensions likely and expected)
Hours: 37 per week - Shifts - Morning (6am - 2pm) and Afternoon (2pm - 10pm)
Responsibilities
* Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems efficiently to the right quality levels standards to achieve build schedules
* Ensure BOM and the customer specification are achieved
* Identify and resolve build problems
* Report technical issues and record using the FRACAS process
* Maintain your levels of technical competence by undertaking necessary training
* Set an example of the highest level of build cleanliness, house keeping and Health and Safety issues within the build areas
Requirements:
Essential
* Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or
* HND, HNC, or BTech level 3
* Detail fitting skills to precision level, including:-
* machining (typically milling and turning)
* Vacuum and pneumatics
* Pipe bending with stainless steel, ¼" to ½"
* Ability to read mechanical drawings
* Ability to fault-find and implement corrective action
* PC skills
* Highly committed team player
* High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined
* Good communication skills
Desirable:
* Ideally - relevant Electrical Qualifications
* Ideally - a combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills
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