11 jobs found for Mechanical Technician

Mechanical technician jobs are available in the following contract types:

• mechanical technician jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a mechanical technician indefinitely until retirement or resignation. This gives you added job security and a steady income.
• mechanical technician jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a mechanical technician for a fixed term. You can determine if you enjoy working as a mechanical technician before taking a long-term role.
• mechanical technician jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a mechanical technician on a short-term basis. This allows you to build your skills and gain valuable working experience.
• mechanical technician jobs - full-time: in a full-time position, you work standard business hours during the working week. It gives you a regular work schedule.
• mechanical technician jobs - part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours or days weekly. This gives you a flexible schedule.

Mechanical technician jobs involve assisting mechanical engineers in designing and assembling machinery or equipment. You rely on your knowledge of machines to test and maintain equipment as well as troubleshoot mechanical issues. You also rely on your data analysis skills to assess the performance of machinery and document machine safety.

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If you are interested in becoming a mechanical technician, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the ‘education and qualifications’ section of our mechanical technician job profile.

To work as a mechanical technician in the UK, you require a foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HDN) in mechanical engineering. Alternatively, start with a college course, like a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology or a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Apprenticeship programmes are also available for the role. For instance, you can pursue an advanced Engineering Technician Level 3, which takes three to four years to complete.

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