Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Monday-Thursday: 8.00am-4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am-1.00pm

Salary: This position comes with a competitive market-related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established international engineering manufacturer based in Poole, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical assembler or engineering technician with experience assembling, testing and fault-finding complex mechanical products and components.

Working within a specialist engineering environment, you will be responsible for assembling and testing precision-engineered products to detailed technical drawings, procedures and quality standards.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling complex mechanical components and products to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out functional and pressure testing using air, fluid and gas.
• Diagnosing faults, investigating issues and carrying out necessary rectification work.
• Using precision measuring equipment to check components against specified tolerances.
• Assembling and testing valves, manifolds and associated mechanical systems.
• Preparing completed products for inspection, including cleaning, labelling and packing.
• Undertaking soldering and coil winding where required.
• Maintaining accurate production and test records.
• Supporting quality improvements and assisting with training where required.
• Ensuring all work meets the required quality and Health & Safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background and previous experience in precision mechanical assembly, valve assembly or mechanical fitting and testing.

You should have:

• A relevant engineering qualification, such as an Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, HNC or equivalent.
• Proven experience assembling complex mechanical products to engineering drawings.
• Experience with pressure testing, fault diagnosis and mechanical problem-solving.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures and specifications.
• Good knowledge of mechanical tolerances and precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Previous experience working with valves, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, instrumentation or fluid control products would be particularly advantageous.

Candidates from mechanical fitting, precision engineering, assembly and test or similar technical manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.