Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on mechanical technician with experience in fabricating and assembling machinery enclosures or frames? We’re looking for skilled Enclosure Equipment Technicians to support the build of high-spec production systems, ensuring top-quality finish and structural reliability from workshop to site.

This role combines mechanical assembly, precision fitting, and occasional travel, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working within a multi-skilled engineering team.

• Fabricating and assembling structural frameworks and protective machine enclosures

• Cutting, drilling, and finishing sheet metal and frame materials

• Installing locks, hinges, pneumatic cylinders, and mechanical fasteners

• Fitting enclosures to machinery with close attention to alignment and build tolerances

• Disassembling and preparing machines for shipment and reassembly on customer sites

• Reading and interpreting mechanical and assembly drawings

• Collaborating with project teams to ensure smooth integration and issue resolution

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

• Strong hands-on mechanical assembly experience (fitting, alignment, pneumatic components)

• Ability to read and interpret technical/mechanical drawings

• Understanding of mechanical systems such as conveyors, bearings, belts, or pipework

• Precision mindset and focus on quality and finish

• Willingness to travel occasionally for site installs or troubleshooting

• Experience working on production machinery or capital equipment

• Familiarity with commissioning and final assembly processes

• Background in high-spec or regulated environments (e.g. pharma or aerospace)

• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

• Discretionary Christmas bonus

• 23 days holiday + 2 discretionary days + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)

• Life insurance, private healthcare (after 2 years), disability cover

• Up to 8.5% employer pension contribution (after 2 years)

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Flexible working schedule (core hours 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–16:00, 37.5-hour week total)

• Tools, training and development provided on specialist systems

If you're ready to apply your practical mechanical skills in a high-quality, precision-driven environment — we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to start the conversation.