Location: Norwich | Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 (DOE)
Are you a highly skilled, hands-on Mechanical Technician ready to lead on complex, bespoke engineering projects?
Join a team producing one-off and low-volume precision products where your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving drive results.
Working alongside the Workshop Manager, you’ll ensure every build is delivered safely, on time, and to exceptional standards.
What You’ll Do
- Lead assembly of precision mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and frameworks
- Read, interpret, and work from detailed CAD models and engineering drawings
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to the assembly team
- Tackle complex mechanical challenges with practical, innovative solutions
- Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with subcontractors, fabricators, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability
- Support prototypes and production runs, resolving issues quickly to meet deadlines
- Communicate clearly across teams and with clients, integrating feedback effectively
- Maintain the highest internal quality standards
- Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
- Support ISO9001 and ISO14001 compliance, driving continuous improvement
- Champion safe working practices and staff wellbeing
- Level 3+ Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Strong, proven experience in mechanical engineering/manufacturing
- Proven leadership and team mentoring skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical documentation
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
- Hands-on, methodical, adaptable, and confident with colleagues, suppliers, and clients
- Reliable commuting to Norwich; occasional overnight travel may be required
Why Join Them
- Work on unique, technically challenging projects with real creative input
- Modern, fully equipped manufacturing facility
- Support for professional growth and development
- Collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture
- Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (lunch 13:00–13:30)
- Overtime aligned with production needs
- Seasonal variations: extended winter hours, shorter summer hours
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays (including Christmas closure)
If this sounds like your ideal next role then get in touch with Monika at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today.