Mechanical Technician

Location: L/Derry
Salary: £35,000 DOE (flexible depending on experience)
Hours: 7.45am - 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday (4-Day week)
Reporting to: Operations Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a specialist advanced manufacturing and automation business delivering bespoke machinery, robotic systems, and engineered solutions to global customers. Operating in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, the company places innovation and continuous improvement at the heart of its operations.

The Mechanical Technician will play a pivotal role supporting the assembly, installation, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical and automated production equipment. This is a varied, hands-on role involving mechanical systems, pneumatics, and automation, ensuring equipment performs at its best.

Top 3 Things:

1. Salary up to £35,000 DOE with flexibility for the right candidate
2. 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 5.45pm)
3. Hands-on, varied role in a progressive advanced manufacturing business

The Role:

• Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and commissioning of production equipment
• Perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and pneumatic faults
• Work from technical drawings, schematics and engineering instructions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and uptime
• Assist with integration of mechanical systems alongside electrical and automation teams
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards
• Operate tools and equipment safely within a production environment

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent (3rd level / time-served)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to pneumatics/hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience in fault finding and equipment maintenance
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

The Reward:

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday)
• Long-term progression in a growing engineering business
• Exposure to advanced automation and bespoke machinery projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage:
For further information and to apply for this Mechanical Technician role, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160117, email dominic@huntersavage.com or PM directly on LinkedIn. Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector knowledge across Engineering & Manufacturing, connecting candidates with roles offering the best growth potential and clients with the most relevant talent.