Engineering Technician in Hexham

The role:

As Engineering Technician, you will work as part of the RED Technology Centre (RTC) team delivering high quality assembly and testing, while maintaining a safe, high capability facility, and creating a workplace where trust, respect, confidence, motivation and teamwork enable everyone to thrive and succeed together.

This role will involve a significant amount of practical hands-on engineering activity, including equipment assembly, modification, maintenance, testing and fault finding, alongside preparation of technical documentation and support to project delivery teams.

Duties will include:

Deliver assembly and testing projects and provide office-based support for engineering design projects, including:

• Providing skilled workshop support including:
  • Preparation and mobilisation of equipment for testing activities
  • Supporting qualification and R&D test programmes
  • Practical equipment maintenance, and assembly activities
  • Installation, commissioning and testing activities both within the RTC and at client locations where required
• Carrying out Toolbox Talks (TBT) and risk assessments to manage risks and ensure safe operations
• Identifying continuous improvements and operational maintenance required within the RTC
• Assisting with goods receipt, inspection and inventory management

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with strong multidiscipline practical skills, a quality focused mindset and the confidence to own and delivery allocated scopes of work. Below list of criteria.

Essential:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and machinery
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and operate to technical procedures
• Ability to accurately measure and inspect components using workshop measurement equipment
• Experience of mechanical assembly and fitting activities
• Experience of working within a workshop, manufacturing or project delivery environment
• Ability to self-lead
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, engineers, technicians and internal stakeholders
• Awareness of quality assurance, health and safety, risk assessment and project delivery procedures
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary workshop team
• Demonstratable track record of working safely in accordance with HSE procedures and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (specifically including fabrication and machining)
• Knowledge of electrical, control, instrumentation and hydraulic systems

Desirable:

• Experience of using overhead cranes and forklift trucks
• Experience of lifting and rigging operations
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, offshore, nuclear, decommissioning or other higher-risk envrionment
• Experience of assembly and operation of hydraulic systems
• Experience of operation of Data Acquisition Software
• Experience of installation, commissioning, assembly, testing or factory acceptance activities
• Full UK driving license
  

Characteristics:

• Diligent, organised and committed to high quality technical output
  
• Proactive, resourceful, comfortable taking ownership of tasks through to completion
• Focused on safe working practises
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and ways of working
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and attention to detail
• Supportive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Calm under pressure, solutions-focused and able to adapt when project priorities change
• Demonstrates self-confidence and encourage confidence in others
• Respond quickly and positively to change, challenges and opportunities

What we will offer you:

• Varied and interesting work
• Training and development that focuses on both technical and behavioural skills
• The opportunity to be part of a high performing, talented and motivated team
• A happy and vibrant working environment in the heart of Northumberland with a unique culture that supports mental and physical wellbeing including flexible working and daily lunchtime sports activities
• A competitive rewards package including annual discretionary bonus and company pension
• Generous holiday allowance (35 including bank holidays increasing by 1 for each years service up to 5 years resulting in a total of 40)
• Private healthcare
• EV / Cycle schemes

The role(s) will be based in the Hexham RED Technology Centre with hours of 37.5 per week, core hours 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm Friday.

We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups.

If successful for interview, we may ask for examples of work to be shown and discussed during interview. If successful in interview, we will discuss seeking references with you prior to contacting anyone.

If you would like to work for us and you think you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the Apply For This Job button.