Senior Mechanical Technician

Position: Senior Mechanical Technician (Permanent)
Location: Broadland

Senior Mechanical Technician

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
Quality & Safety

Maintain the highest internal quality standards
Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
Support ISO
9001 and ISO
14001 compliance, driving continuous improvement
Champion safe working practices and staff wellbeing
What We’re Looking For

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
Preferred:

Experience with bespoke low-volume builds, machining, fabrication, ISO standards, CE/UKCA compliance, and Microsoft Office.

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
Hours & Benefits

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)
This is your chance to lead, innovate, and shape extraordinary mechanical builds - where your skills and judgement make every project a success.

If this sounds like your ideal next role then get in touch with Monika at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today