Mechanical Technician: My client, a leading manufacturing company operating within the aerospace / defence industry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician on a full time, permanent basis. Candidates must have hands-on technical mechanical experience and able to use workshop tools. The candidate, working as part of a small team, should have a flexible attitude towards work duties which will include moulding, forming of mechanical components using toggle presses, fly presses, pillar drills etc. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is a requirement of the position while also having computer literacy. The assembly work is only of a light nature, as mainly small plastic / metal components. Main duties: Hands-on mechanical processing of components. Hands-on assembly of mechanical & electromechanical components. Operating small Injection Mould machines, fly presses and toggle presses to bend and cut raw materials; sheet metal etc. Working to strict standards and time parameters with a can-do attitude. Work to and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines within the department is essential. Quality checking using measuring equipment. Experience: Experience in using metalwork hand tools is essential. Able to read and understanding of technical drawings is a requirement. Good verbal and communications skills. Very good attention to detail. Be self-motivated, reliable and able to work under their own initiative however full training from experienced operators will be given. Flexible attitude to work is essential, as duties are extremely varied. Education: Preferably a certificate (HNC) or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, however for the right candidate with very relevant experience this is not necessarily required. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 and Fridays 07.30 to 13.30 covering a total of 39 hours per week. Salary dependant on experience. GDPR: In line with the GDPR legislations by applying to this vacancy you are agreeing that Fortis Recruitment Solutions can hold/store your data and contact you in regards to this vacancy, or any other suitable vacancies that arise. If you have any concerns/questions in regards to your data and how it is used/stored please refer to our privacy policy page on our website – Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited. You also have the right to remove your data/cv we hold by visiting our website. (Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited)