Mechanical Engineering Technician

Staffline Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job description

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.