Mechanical Technician / Engineer
About the role
The Role
Permanent Full Time
Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.
The Technician role is a multi-skilled position, responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope, status, limitations, and requirements. Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards. Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Record work undertaken, parts used, and time spent, ensuring accurate completion of job documentation. Operate workshop and site equipment safely, in line with training and company procedures. Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support. Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and delivered on time. Promote and uphold company values, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Precision machining of components, including turning, milling, and boring.
Key Skills / Qualifications
Proven engineering/technical background in industrial maintenance. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals. Experience using hand tools, workshop machinery, and test equipment. Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues and customers. Flexible, with the ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.
Good To Have Qualifications
Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent). Specialist training/certification where applicable (e.g., lifting, confined space, electrical testing). Valid UK driving licence preferred. Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities Comply with company and statutory health & safety regulations at all times. Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others in the workplace. Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in safe working order. Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly. Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.
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About Rubix UKII
Rubix UKII provides essential products and services that keep industry moving. Our diverse maintenance, repair and overhaul product range helps reduce unplanned downtime and increase energy efficiency in facilities across the country. Whether it’s food and drink, packaging, aerospace, aggregates, textiles or automotive, our products can (and do) make all the difference.
We also offer customers far more value than just a product, we’re passionate about providing unrivalled technical expertise through our network of branches and 100+ Insite™ facilities. Local service. National coverage.
Rubix UKII is part of Rubix Group, an unparalleled network of over 650 locations across Europe. Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services.
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Mechanical Technician / Engineer
About the role
The Role
Permanent Full Time
Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.
The Technician role is a multi-skilled position, responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope, status, limitations, and requirements. Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards. Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Record work undertaken, parts used, and time spent, ensuring accurate completion of job documentation. Operate workshop and site equipment safely, in line with training and company procedures. Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support. Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and delivered on time. Promote and uphold company values, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Precision machining of components, including turning, milling, and boring.
Key Skills / Qualifications
Proven engineering/technical background in industrial maintenance. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals. Experience using hand tools, workshop machinery, and test equipment. Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues and customers. Flexible, with the ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.
Good To Have Qualifications
Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent). Specialist training/certification where applicable (e.g., lifting, confined space, electrical testing). Valid UK driving licence preferred. Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities Comply with company and statutory health & safety regulations at all times. Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others in the workplace. Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in safe working order. Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly. Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.
Not the right fit? Search for Mechanical Technician / Engineer jobs in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Rubix UKII
Rubix UKII provides essential products and services that keep industry moving. Our diverse maintenance, repair and overhaul product range helps reduce unplanned downtime and increase energy efficiency in facilities across the country. Whether it’s food and drink, packaging, aerospace, aggregates, textiles or automotive, our products can (and do) make all the difference.
We also offer customers far more value than just a product, we’re passionate about providing unrivalled technical expertise through our network of branches and 100+ Insite™ facilities. Local service. National coverage.
Rubix UKII is part of Rubix Group, an unparalleled network of over 650 locations across Europe. Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services.