Associate Technician in Cheltenham

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS), a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers’ problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It’s the ‘innovating’ and ‘empowering’ values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Purpose

To repair, inspect and test repair products to ATP documentation in accordance with the individual’s scope of approval. To diagnose faults on all products as required. To undertake fault diagnosis of returned items and provide a comprehensive strip report. Carry out repair and test of customers units as required. To carry out product training to other team members across the cell as required. Carry out first off / patrol inspection of non-approved operators work, in line with their scope of approval.

Key Responsibilities

• To assemble new build products and carry out repair of customer products in accordance with the drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• To undertake fault diagnosis of units that fail the ATP and provide a comprehensive strip report for customer returns.
• Carry out final ATP of customers units as required.
• Identify problems/issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as the cell link into quality, engineering & other areas of the business as needed.
• Review job progress on an annual basis with the objective of achieving continuous improvement.
• You will need to adhere and contribute to the advancement of the Company Mission.
• Maintain awareness and attend training courses as applicable for the purpose of the Company and self-development.
• Always adhere to Company Procedure.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

Required Skills & Experience

• Full understanding of the expectations and requirements of your primary customer.
• To work with fellow team members in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Evidence of an eye test within the last 2 years and appropriate actions taken where required.
• A minimum of 6 months broad based cell experience (an understanding of the range and complexity of the products that the cell produces).
• A full understanding of the responsibility that comes from being an Ultra PCS certified inspection stamp holder.
• Able to gain IPC certification.
• Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement methods, in particular ‘lean’ and use this understanding to question and where necessary challenge constructively any operation or instruction believed not to be the most effective option for the Company or its customers.
• Ideally 3 years’ experience within an aerospace / defence environment and/or a formal engineering qualification (NVQ/C&G/ONC etc.)

Benefits

• Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme – Less than 5 years’ service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years’ service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.