Job Description

Mechanical Technician

Location:

Haydock, Merseyside

Attendance:

Onsite / Full time

Job type:

Permanent / Full time

Salary:

Competitive


Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors - Nuclear and Defence. Our offer incorporates: engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration.


We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It's about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers. We're also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives, apprenticeships, placements and summer interns.


Our Head Office is in Haydock, supported by facilities at Sutton house, Dovenby Hall. Alongside these locations, we have a network of skilled staff working across the UK, forming a dynamic and highly capable team.


Come and join a company that values our people and is growing fast.

Overview of the role:

Assemble control panels and control systems to meet the clients' requirements for functionality and quality. To be skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble piping and instrumentation pieces. Work on electrical and mechanical components that are designed as a power point for operating electronic or technological equipment. To work with mechanical and electrical engineers in problem-solving solutions as it relates to the assembly process and the functioning of the panels and components. Also install the completed product, or panel, on a client's site.

Key responsibilities:

Work as part of a project team with specific duties of assembly and debugging on special purpose industrial piping and instrumentation systems. Assemble, install and test control panels and machine wiring to detailed mechanical drawings. Assist in the production of technical files and Lifetime records for control panels. Carry out full mechanical testing including witness testing of control panels. Produce red pen mark-up drawings and using AutoCAD produce as-built drawings. Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action. Produce Bill of Materials and produce quotations. Ensure calibrations of control panels or test equipment is carried out successfully. Carry out and maintain workshop equipment inspections. Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes Test systems for flow, pressure and integrity, ensuring high levels of compliance. Plan layout and installation of piping and instrumentation designs. Repair or replace piping, valves, interlocks and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services

What you'll bring:

Time served mechanical technician with C&G qualifications or equivalent Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant mechanical discipline Ability to facilitate witness testing Ability to safely install control panels and systems Ideally with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant environment Awareness of electrical/electronic systems would be a benefit Proficiency with Swagelock products Familiarity with Yokogawa and Endress+Hauser products

Nice to have:

PLC knowledge would be a benefit but is not essential IOSH preferred

What we offer:

Competitive salary Employers pension contributions of 5% 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays) Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement) Healthcare cash plan - allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM related activities Professional Membership fees Free tea, coffee and fruit in the workplace Team collaboration and social events including a fully funded Christmas Party Cycle to Work scheme Free onsite parking Flexible working Training and development Excellent company standards Company bonus scheme Great team spirit

Our Vision:

To be the UK's leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

Our Mission:

To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.

Our Values:

Collaboration and teamwork Integrity, trust and accountability Safety and security Client focused Positive social value and impact Continuous improvement

Our Purpose:

At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities

: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for

national security vetting

clearance as appropriate.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Note to Agencies:

Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.