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MechaTech Systems design, manufacture and maintain award-winning High Vacuum Systems and Freeze Dryers. 

We employ a team of experienced and dedicated engineers: design, mechanical, electrical and service engineers and office staff. We are a hardworking, friendly team and our people are our most highly valued asset.

Systems Service Engineer Required

We currently have 1 staff vacancy

Last updated: September 2025

WE’RE HIRING: Systems Service Engineer  

Location: Thornbury, Bristol BS35 3UR 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent 
Reports to: General Manager 

 

Company Overview 
MechaTech Systems Ltd are UK specialists in the design, manufacture and support of High Vacuum Systems and Freeze Dryers.  

 

Based near Bristol, we serve across several sectors including nuclear and decommissioning, pharma and defence. We’re a hardworking and friendly team and our people are our most valued asset. 

 

Duties will include: 

  • Deliver services for specialist process equipment, including vacuum degassing and drying systems, gas sampling and particulate collection units, and nuclear monitoring systems 

  • Perform planned maintenance and breakdown support 

  • Troubleshoot faults across EC&I, mechanical and vacuum systems 

  • Ensure safety compliance with site protocols and regulations 

  • Communicate technical findings, provide recommendations and produce clear service reports 

  • Support internal engineering, system builds, testing, commissioning and technical schematic reviews 

  • Provide field feedback for design enhancements 

  • Travel across the UK for servicing, undertaking overnight stays when required to support our nationwide customer base  

 

Skills & Experience 

  • Good technical foundation with ability to apply and develop hands-on skills across engineering environments  

  • Practical understanding of electrical, control and instrumentation systems 

  • Experience with vacuum or gas applications (e.g., compressors, instrumentation, pressure monitoring) 

  • Strong fault-finding aptitude 

  • Knowledge of high-vacuum systems 

  • Eligibility to develop into an SQEP (Suitably Qualified & Experienced Person) for nuclear work (training provided) 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Full, clean UK driving licence 

  • Willingness to travel and work away from home 

  • Exposure or experience in regulated industries is desirable (nuclear, aerospace, pharma, defence, etc.)  

  • Existing SC/CTC security clearance desirable or the ability to obtain  

 

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Competitive salary (depending on experience) 

  • Full technical and nuclear systems training, including SQEP competence development 

  • Company vehicle, tools and equipment provided 

  • Pension and benefits package 

  • Career development opportunities in a growing specialist organisation 

  • Sociable hours – Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16:30 and 15:00 finish on a Friday 

  • Allocated paid breaks 

 

Apply Today 
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to enquiries@mechatechsystems.co.uk

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