Freelance Mechanical Installation Technician (Contract) – Conveyor & Bagging Systems – Somerset, UK

Company: Optimus Search
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Location: Somerset
Job Description:

Freelance Mechanical Installation Technician (Contract) – Conveyor & Bagging Systems – Somerset, UK

Sector: Industrial Installation / Mechanical Projects (Organic Processing Systems)

Scope: Conveyor Installation – Mechanical Fitting – Cable Pulling – Decommissioning & Installation

The Opportunity

A client is urgently seeking a hands-on Mechanical Installation Technician to support a short-term industrial installation project involving conveyor systems and bagging machinery within an organic processing environment.

This is a site-based, physically active role supporting an experienced on-site supervisory team, where you will act as an additional skilled pair of hands to ensure efficient installation works are completed on schedule.

Your Role

  • Install and position conveyor systems on-site
  • Support installation of bagging machinery
  • Mechanical assembly and system connection work
  • Assist with decommissioning of existing equipment
  • Perform cable pulling and basic mechanical/electrical support tasks
  • Work under supervision of site lead and technical personnel
  • Operate safely in working-at-height environments (roof-level installation)
  • Support general hands-on mechanical site tasks as required

Your Profile

  • Strong background in mechanical installation / industrial fitting
  • Experience working with conveyor systems or production equipment
  • Comfortable with hands-on site work in active industrial environments
  • Must be experienced (mid-level or senior operative preferred)
  • Confident working at height
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a supervised team
  • Available immediately for short-term contract work

Bonus Skills

  • Experience in food, feed, or organic processing environments
  • Previous conveyor installation or commissioning experience
  • Cable pulling / basic electrical support exposure
  • Previous shutdown or fast-turnaround project experience

Apply now – key leadership role with long-term career opportunities!

Posted: April 18th, 2026