At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and test cutting-edge electro-mechanical products in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join OpenWorks, a rapidly growing leader in defence innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 25 days holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, learning opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on exciting technology that protects lives.
- Qualifications: Hands-on skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.49 - 13.49 £ per hour.
Join a growing team where your hands-on expertise really matters. This full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) offers a pay rate from £13.49 per hour, with time-and-a-half for overtime, working Monday-Friday. We’re looking for motivated Technicians who thrive on assembling and testing complex electro-mechanical products—and are excited to help shape the next phase of our expansion.
OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.
Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. Here’s what our benefits have to offer:
- Rewarding Success - Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression.
- Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
- More Time to Recharge – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Breakfast & Lunch on Us – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.
- Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options.
- Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more.
- Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you.
You’ll play a hands-on role in building, testing, and supporting our specialist electro-mechanical products:
- Assemble: Build intricate electro-mechanical camera systems within a clean-room environment.
- Construct: Assemble projectiles with precision and consistency.
- Prepare: Pack nets to exacting standards for operational readiness.
- Configure: Pack and organise parachutes to meet safety and performance criteria.
- Rebuild: Refurbish and reassemble shot projectiles used in testing and training.
- Test: Join our outdoor field-testing activities to validate system performance.
- Support: Assist with user training activities to help customers operate our products confidently.
We're looking for hands-on, motivated individuals who bring practical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset:
- Tool-Proficient: Comfortable using mechanical and electrical hand tools.
- Soldering-Ready: Keen to learn or already possess basic soldering skills.
- Wiring-Capable: Interested in developing or already have good basic wiring abilities.
- Communicative: Able to convey information clearly and confidently.
- Positive: Bring a proactive, professional, and collaborative attitude.
- Team-Focused: Thrive in a small, tight-knit, and dedicated team environment.
- Detail-Oriented: Maintain strong organisational skills and a meticulous approach.
- Self-Driven: Motivated to learn, take initiative, and work effectively without supervision.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role early due to high volumes of applications. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.
Production Technician (Manufacturing) in Prudhoe employer: OpenWorks Engineering
OpenWorks is an exceptional employer located in the North East of England, offering a dynamic work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a competitive remuneration package, generous holiday allowance, and a culture that promotes personal growth and teamwork, employees enjoy unique benefits such as free meals and private healthcare. The company is dedicated to innovation in defence technology, providing meaningful work that contributes to global safety while fostering a supportive and fun workplace atmosphere.
