Senior Mechanical Technician

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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.