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.

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

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