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Assembly/Test Technician

Mechanical Technician (Night Shift)

Permanent Employment

Tewkesbury

Aerospace Engineering

Circa £45,000 per annum (Inc Shift)

The Role – Mechanical Technician

We are seeking a number of skilled Mechanical Fitter/Technicians to join a busy manufacturing business in the North Gloucestershire area.

This role would be suitable for Fitters and Technicians who have served a full apprenticeship and hold suitable qualifications to gain stamp holder recognition.

You'll need to have clear experience in working on complex assemblies inclusive of hydraulic components, with aerospace experience seen as a major bonus.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Technician

Finding and testing faults of small, complex mechanical systems.
Assembling of complex hydraulic products.
Reading engineering drawings.
Completing Quality Audits.
Repairing faulty builds. 
Inspecting completed work

Key Experience & Qualifications – Mechanical Technician

Apprentice trained 
NVQ Level 3 / HNC minimum
Proven experience within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment.
Hydraulic component experience
Competent at reading and following different set procedures.
Competency with a range of assembly tools
Hydraulic Testing Experience

For more information about this role, please contact Lee Powell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to  

Candidates who are currently a Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Fitter/Tester or Mechanical Technician may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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