Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Job Description From Forces to Factory – Your Next Engineering Mission Starts Here

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Nottingham Area

Job Reward: Up to £48,000 + Excellent Package

Contract Type: Permanent, Shift-Based Role

The Client: Global Manufacturer with Career Progression Opportunities

Department: Factory operations and engineering

Are you preparing to transition from military service — whether from the Army, Navy, or RAF?

Have you built up your mechanical know-how and diagnostic prowess as a Weapons Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Tank Engineer, Marine Engineer, or in another mechanical support role?

Your next engineering mission is ready and waiting.

This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician role at a global manufacturing site where your military mindset, precision, and practical skillset will be highly valued — and rewarded.

Role Duties & Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineering Technician

Join a modern, automated factory environment and use your mechanical engineering experience to:

Maintain, service, and repair a range of production machinery – including motors, gearboxes, high-speed packaging lines, and conveyors

Conduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault finding

Lead planned and preventative maintenance activities

Drive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setup

Bring a calm, focused, solutions-driven approach to a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For: Mechanical Engineering Technician

We value military-trained engineers who've been tested in high-pressure environments. Ideally, you'll have:

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering (or Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME, RAF, or Royal Navy training)

Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skills

Experience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery (advantageous but not essential)

A proactive, team-focused attitude with a hunger to learn and grow

What's in It for you? Mechanical Engineering Technician

A secure, permanent role within a global, forward-thinking man...