We supply world-leading materials testing equipment and accessories from our UKAS accredited site in Somerton, Somerset, and we are looking for a Production Technician to join our friendly team.
This is a role with plenty of variety, including travel in the UK and abroad. You will be involved in the manufacture, service, repair and calibration of a range of quality control products, both in-house and at customer’s sites. Your responsibilities will cover mechanical assembly as well as fault finding, and (subject to training) calibration of equipment etc.
Basic administrative skills, along with the ability to follow procedures and a good manner with customers and suppliers is essential.
It is our general policy, where appropriate, to offer every employee the chance of further formal training to improve their skillset, qualifications and opportunities.
We will provide training up to UKAS-accredited operator and signatory status if appropriate.
Electrical knowledge is an advantage, but not essential. Where you have experience without qualifications, we would consider providing training to a formal qualification.
The role
- The manufacture, commission, service, repair and, (you will ultimately become a UKAS-accredited Operator/Signatory), calibration and certification of a wide range of products - covering everything from portable equipment up to large, heavy-duty machinery.
- Completion of all necessary testing, paperwork and preparation of products for despatch.
- Working with the Management Team to support ISO compliance.
You will
- Be a quick learner and be able to work unsupervised after training is complete.
- Be flexible in your approach to work and a team player.
- Have good, demonstrable, practical experience in a mechanical engineering environment.
- Have a full driving licence.
- Be willing to learn.
- Be flexible with how you fill your working day.
- Enjoy being part of a productive team.
- Be considerate of safety including the safety of others.
- Possess a friendly and sociable attitude.
We will:
- We will supply full training.
- Fully support you in all aspects of your job.
- Pay competitive rates.
- Provide workwear.
- Provide PPE.
- Develop your skill set according to your demonstrated aptitude.
- Pay overtime at time and a half (travel paid at time).
In addition to the standard benefits package, we enjoy a number of “soft” benefits and have an allocated Happiness and Wellbeing budget. This specifically covers things like the occasional company day out, a bacon sandwich in the morning every now and again or occasionally, drinks after work on a Friday. We try to offer support to our team wherever we can, be it some short-term flexibility in hours (for example) or where something comes up in your home life (such as child-care issues etc). If it is practical for us to help, we will.
Future development:
We are open to discussion if you have a strong desire to train in a specific area, however you will be expected to undertake any relevant training course funded by or provided by the company to extend and/or improve skill levels, performance and awareness of current requirements.
This job is unsuitable for applicants who currently live outside the UK and will have to relocate to the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Will you need to relocate for this job?
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
