Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Rate: £20 - £25/hour PAYE

Location: Llanmiloe, Carmarthen

Contract Length: 6 Months

You are expected to be an integral part of a team, providing mechanical support to the Range therefore, fabrication, machining, general mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills are an essential requirement, as is the ability to communicate effectively.

Overall, Purpose of the Job:

Perform the duties of a Mechanical Engineer within the Engineering section based at Pendine, assisting in the production/maintenance of Mechanical targets, equipment and components. The tasks range from: machining, fabrication (Welding), mechanical engineering (working on mechanical items) being able to operate the mechanical workshop equipment necessary to perform the tasks safely.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that the manufacture and maintenance of the Range equipment is carried out in line with the works schedule.
• Able to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Operation of the mechanical workshop's equipment.
• General knowledge of health, safety and environmental issues with a good awareness of its implementation
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or has received similar training (Services mechanical engineering training or mechanical NVQ training)
• Demonstrable Mechanical Engineering skills
• B/TEC ONC Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical workshop experience
• Fabrication/welding skills and general machining operations
• Flexible and willing to work within a team
• Good communication skills