From Forces to Factory – Your Next Engineering Mission Starts Here
* Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
* Location: Nottingham Area
* Job Reward: Up to £46,500 + 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 manufacturer
* Up to £46,500 salary + excellent pension and benefits
* Access to world-class training and future career pathways in automation, engineering leadership, or reliability
* A structured shift pattern promoting work/life balance
* Additional benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible perks
From the Frontline to the Factory Floor
Many of our top-performing engineers have come directly from the military — and now thrive in fast-paced, modern manufacturing environments. If you’re disciplined, mechanically minded, and ready for a new challenge, this is your perfect next step.
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