Mechanical Technician / Laboratory Technician (Contract)
Field-Based (UK Wide)
£380 per day
Ad Hoc / Project-Based Work - Open to LTD Contractors

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Technician / Lab Technician to support a growing engineering services business delivering specialist maintenance and project work into laboratory, pharmaceutical and medical environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled contractor who enjoys varied, project-based work and is confident working across different client sites and technical environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be supporting a range of laboratory engineering projects, including:

Planned maintenance on general laboratory equipment
Mechanical strip-down and reassembly of equipment
Assisting with calibration activities (including temperature, pressure, weight, humidity and CO₂)
Supporting UKAS-accredited calibration and temperature mapping projects
Lab relocation work - decommissioning, moving and recommissioning equipment
Moving and installing laboratory infrastructure such as fume cabinets
Working alongside engineering teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently

Requirements

Proven experience in mechanical engineering / technician roles
Experience working within laboratory, pharmaceutical or medical environments (highly desirable)
Confident with mechanical strip-down, assembly and equipment handling
Comfortable working on-site and travelling to different locations
Ability to work independently on ad hoc project work
Strong awareness of health & safety in technical environments

What's On Offer

£380 per day
Flexible, ad hoc project-based work
Opportunity to work with a well-established specialist engineering business
Exposure to high-spec laboratory and pharmaceutical environments

Next Steps

Apply to this Mechanical Technician/ Lab Technician Contractor role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

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