Full job descriptionMechanical 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.
Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including:
Vibratory Equipment
*Vibratory screens
*Vibratory feeders
*Exciter units
*Eccentric drive systems
Magnetic Separation Equipment
*Eddy Current Separators (ECS)
*Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets
*Magnetic Head Pulleys
*Magnetic Drum Separators
*Suspension Magnets
Mechanical Skills
You should have experience with:
*Bearing replacement
*Mechanical rebuilds
*Shaft alignment
*Setting critical tolerances
*Rotor balancing
*Precision mechanical assembly
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 ReportingThe successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:
*Inspection reports
*Condition assessments
*Failure analysis reports
*Repair recommendations
*Costed refurbishment reports
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.


Apply today!