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Enclosure Equipment Technician

Shell Haven
2 weeks ago
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Enclosure Equipment Technician

Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on mechanical technician with experience in fabricating and assembling machinery enclosures or frames? We’re looking for skilled Enclosure Equipment Technicians to support the build of high-spec production systems, ensuring top-quality finish and structural reliability from workshop to site.

This role combines mechanical assembly, precision fitting, and occasional travel, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working within a multi-skilled engineering team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Fabricating and assembling structural frameworks and protective machine enclosures

Cutting, drilling, and finishing sheet metal and frame materials

Installing locks, hinges, pneumatic cylinders, and mechanical fasteners

Fitting enclosures to machinery with close attention to alignment and build tolerances

Disassembling and preparing machines for shipment and reassembly on customer sites

Reading and interpreting mechanical and assembly drawings

Collaborating with project teams to ensure smooth integration and issue resolution

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Strong hands-on mechanical assembly experience (fitting, alignment, pneumatic components)

Ability to read and interpret technical/mechanical drawings

Understanding of mechanical systems such as conveyors, bearings, belts, or pipework

Precision mindset and focus on quality and finish

Willingness to travel occasionally for site installs or troubleshooting

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

Experience working on production machinery or capital equipment

Familiarity with commissioning and final assembly processes

Background in high-spec or regulated environments (e.g. pharma or aerospace)

What’s In It For You?

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

Discretionary Christmas bonus

23 days holiday + 2 discretionary days + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)

Life insurance, private healthcare (after 2 years), disability cover

Up to 8.5% employer pension contribution (after 2 years)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working schedule (core hours 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–16:00, 37.5-hour week total)

Tools, training and development provided on specialist systems

If you're ready to apply your practical mechanical skills in a high-quality, precision-driven environment — we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to start the conversation

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