Lead Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer
£40,000 - £45,000 P/A 
Horsham 
Full time | Permanent | 38 hours per week 

Are you an experienced Engineer from a precision mechanical/electrical background? 

Do your skills include hydraulic systems, assembly, repair, overhaul, basic testing, and fault finding? 

Attega Group is working on behalf of our client as their in-house recruitment provider.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team.

The main purpose of this Senior Mechanical Engineer role is to work on MRO activities for mechanical assemblies, supporting the precision assembly, repair, overhaul and testing. 

In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £45,000 P/A, depending on experience.

Company benefits also include:

22 days holiday, rising to 25 days with length of service
On-site parking
Company pension
Early finish Fridays
This role is full-time and permanent. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday. 

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Disassemble to assess condition, wear, and serviceability of mechanical assemblies, 
Complete precision mechanical repairs and reassembly, in line with specifications, 
Perform assembly of integrated mechanical systems, ensuring alignments of components,
Conduct operational testing, including hydraulic and pneumatic elements, 
Accurately record work, test results, and operational data regularly, 
Apply a delicate problem-solving attitude to identify faults, root causes, and any improvements. 
The ideal candidate:

Must have previous experience in a similar role, 
Will ideally have knowledge of smaller hydraulic systems/precision assembly, 
Working knowledge of gearboxes (motorcycle, cars, boats, planes etc.) is a must, 
A strong understanding of mechanical principles, material properties, and assembly techniques.
Any experience from a regulated engineering environment would be a huge advantage - aviation, aerospace, automotive, marine or defense would be ideal! 
For more information on our Lead Mechanical Engineer role, please contact Abby in the Attega Group offices today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed