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Mechanical Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £12.50 to £13.5 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Location: Wallington, London, SM6 7AH
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -012026-17096_1768220927

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Summary

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established client based in the Wallington area. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for stable, full-time work within a supportive and technical environment.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday

  • 8:30am - 5:30pm

  • 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Pay Rate:

  • £12.50 per hour and above, dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Engineer, your duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Hand placement of surface mount devices (SMD), including small components down to 0402 size

  • Reworking SMD and through-hole PCBs by hand

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs using schematics

  • Hand soldering of surface-mount and through-hole components

  • Testing products using standard test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes

  • Programming and testing products (full training will be provided where required)

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience working in an engineering or electronics-based role

  • Strong experience with SMD placement and rework

  • Confident fault-finding and diagnostic skills

  • Ability to read and understand schematics

  • A methodical approach with strong attention to detail

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits:

  • PPE provided where required

  • Weekly pay

  • Online payslips

  • 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, including statutory holidays)

  • Access to additional workplace perks

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply today or contact The Best Connection for more information.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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