Workshop Mechanic

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire | Hours: 07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30-12:00 Friday | Salary: up to £35,000

Position Overview

The Workshop Mechanic is responsible for the assembly, testing, repair, and modification of engines and associated components. The role involves working to defined build standards and procedures while ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engine and Product Assembly:

-          Build and produce engines and products following correct issue numbers of build standards, special instructions, and drawings.

-          Ensure finished products meet operational and quality requirements.

Repair & Overhaul:

-          Carry out repairs, servicing, and overhauls of customer products in line with procedures.

-          Repair and maintain plant equipment as required.

Workshop Duties:

-          Manufacture, repair, or modify engines, parts, jigs, or components using machine shop facilities.

-          Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

-          Ensure tools and equipment are calibrated and maintained.

Quality & Compliance:

-          Record work hours accurately using the company system.

-          Conduct inspections prior to dynamometer testing.

-          Comply with all health and safety procedures.

Collaboration & Support:

 

 

 

-          Liaise with other workshop staff, supervisors, quality teams, sales engineers, production administration, R&D, and warehouse staff.

-          Suggest improvements to build standards, systems, and cost efficiency.

-          Undertake training to support continuous development and product knowledge.

Decision-Making Authority

Independent Decisions:

-          Conduct builds and testing in line with standards.

-          Escalate component or build issues.

-          Carry out visual inspections prior to test runs.

Shared Decisions:

-          Confirm completion deadlines with senior mechanics or supervisors.

-          Agree job/test deadlines with Quality, R&D, and Workshop Management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

-          Completed Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

-          Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a production or workshop environment.

-          Practical exposure to engine assembly and testing processes.

Skills & Knowledge:

-          Understanding of health and safety regulations.

-          Knowledge of 2- and 4-stroke engines (petrol & diesel).

-          Marine engine knowledge advantageous (training will be provided).

-          Basic quality assurance principles.

-          IT literacy for data entry and test recording.

-          Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

-          Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Personal Attributes

 

 

 

-          Detail-oriented with high standards of workmanship.

-          Proactive in maintaining efficiency and quality.

-          Flexible and adaptable to varied workshop tasks.

-          Committed to personal development and learning.

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