Join a Team Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Advanced Technician to join our growing Manufacturing Operations team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong technical aptitude, a passion for technology, and a desire to develop expertise in cutting-edge manufacturing and inspection processes.
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Operations, you will play a key role in delivering customer projects by operating, supporting, and maintaining specialist equipment within dedicated project cells. Working alongside Programme Managers, Project Managers, technical specialists, and customers, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience with innovative technologies such as Cold Spray, X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT), and other emerging manufacturing and inspection techniques. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys learning new technologies and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing
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Safely operate and support advanced manufacturing and inspection equipment in line with approved procedures and work instructions.
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Develop technical proficiency across a range of specialist technologies, including Cold Spray, XCT, and other advanced manufacturing processes.
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Learn and adapt quickly to new equipment, technologies, and customer-specific requirements.
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Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company policies and safe systems of work.
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Support project delivery through equipment setup, operation, and basic maintenance activities.
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Accurately record production, inspection, and process data in line with quality and customer requirements.
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Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and apply 5S principles where appropriate.
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Identify and report equipment faults, process improvements, quality concerns, and safety issues.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, capability, quality, and safety.
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Collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers to ensure successful project execution.
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Demonstrate flexibility by supporting a variety of projects and technologies as business needs evolve.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Understanding of general manufacturing processes.
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Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and safe working procedures.
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Practical, hands-on experience working with machinery or technical equipment.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Good problem-solving abilities and the confidence to escalate issues when required.
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Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
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A positive, self-motivated attitude and eagerness to learn.
Desirable
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Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
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A proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and see tasks through to completion.
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Adaptability and flexibility when working across different technologies and projects.
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Confidence working independently and tackling unfamiliar challenges.
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Strong work ethic with a focus on reliability and accountability.
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Practical mindset with the ability to identify and implement straightforward solutions.
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Team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to overall operational success.
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Awareness of manufacturing shop-floor environments and the importance of maintaining operational flow.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies while working on exciting customer-led projects. You'll receive training on specialist equipment, gain exposure to cutting-edge processes, and become part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
If you're a technically capable, hands-on individual who enjoys learning, solving problems, and working with advanced technologies, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing innovation.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry – often referred to as ‘the valley of death’.
It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.
In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the ‘workshop’.
Over the following seven years the MTC’s rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.
We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.
During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.
