Installation Engineer

Installation Engineer / Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Based in Bo’ness | UK-wide travel required

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Paid Overtime at (Time & ½).

Working Hours: 38 hours/week basic

Mon – Thurs: 07:45 – 16:30

Fri: 07:45 – 12:45

Overtime as required

Acadian Engineering Ltd is a small, family-run engineering company based in Bo’ness, specialising in the design and manufacture of commercial bakery ovens and cooking equipment.

With over 30 years of experience, we manufacture bespoke industrial ovens and cookers for customers throughout the UK and worldwide.

Due to continued business demand and upcoming retirements within our team, we are looking to recruit an Installation Engineer / Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our workshop team.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on position involving the mechanical assembly, construction and installation of commercial ovens and associated equipment.

Working alongside our existing engineering team, you will be involved in building ovens from individual components through to completed equipment, as well as assisting with the installation of machinery at customer sites when required.

The role would suit someone with practical mechanical or engineering experience who enjoys hands-on work, has good problem-solving skills and takes pride in producing quality workmanship.

Full training on our products and manufacturing processes will be provided.

Responsibilities

* Building and assembling commercial ovens and cooking equipment.

* Mechanical fitting and installation of components and assemblies.

* Working from engineering drawings and build specifications.

* Fitting doors, panels, frames, motors, fans and associated components.

* Using a variety of workshop power tools and equipment.

* Identifying and resolving assembly issues during the build process.

* Assisting with the installation of equipment at customer sites.

* Working as part of a small team to meet production schedules.

Requirements

Essential:

* Previous experience in a practical hands-on engineering, mechanical assembly or manufacturing role.

* Good practical and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to follow instructions and work from technical information.

* Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of work.

* Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.

* Willingness to learn new skills and manufacturing processes.

* Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away overnight when required.

Desirable:

* Experience in fabrication or welding.

* MIG or TIG welding experience.

* Experience working with mild steel or stainless steel.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

* Experience with mechanical fitting, machinery assembly or industrial equipment installation.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

* Permanent position within an established family-run business.

* 38-hour working week.

* 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.

* Company pension scheme.

* Overtime opportunities when required.

* Full training provided on our products and manufacturing processes.

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