Machine Shop Technician in Royston

We are living in the bio-century. Global medical knowledge is expanding at a rapid pace. But despite huge breakthroughs, many diseases, such as cancer, rheumatism or Alzheimer's, are still not curable. Sartorius is part of the solution. We help to ensure that new scientific discoveries can be translated more quickly into effective patient care. With technologies, platforms and partnerships for a common goal: better health for more people. More than 14,000 employees at over 60 production and sales locations worldwide support our customers with innovative technologies that make the development and manufacture of innovative therapeutics faster and more efficient. In the United Kingdom, Sartorius currently employs more than 1000 people at six sites in Epsom, Glasgow, Havant, Royston, Stonehouse and Nottingham. As one of the fastest-growing global life science companies, we are looking for people who share our ambition and want to make a contribution in a vibrant environment while growing their careers. Join our global team and grow with us.

We are looking for a Machine Shop Technician to join our Research and Development Technicians Team. In this role, you will be the interface between the company's Engineering Design groups and its customers, with a varied workload ranging from new concept proof of principle, product research and development, repeat builds and product support. Working in our small, tidy, well-equipped toolroom, you will need to be able to interface with internal customers, prioritise your own work and manage toolroom consumables. We are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This is a full-time permanent position based on site in Royston, Hertfordshire. The site is close to the A505 and a short walk from the train station so is easily accessible.

• On a daily basis you will work on early concept prototype rigs and test equipment, working in the machine shop on manual lathes and mills as well as on CNC lathes and mills using XYZ machines and ProtoTRAK controllers.
• You will work closely with teams across the site predominantly Product Design machining accurate one-off parts in plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel. The role also involves supporting Operations, creating jigs, tooling and modifying line stop parts.
• You will play an essential role in the organisation, ensuring day to day operations run efficiently through the high quality work you deliver.
• Do you enjoy a varied workload with the autonomy to make the role your own? No two days are the same, you will independently manage your workload prioritising tasks based on operational urgency while ensuring stock levels are effectively maintained to support ongoing activities.

• You have demonstrable experience working in a technical environment within a high-tech engineering or manufacturing organisation.
• Skilled in manual and CNC machining of small, high-precision metal and plastic components.
• Ability to develop machine code and cutter paths from CAD models, ideally Inventor 2024.
• Experience collaborating with engineers to develop machined prototype solutions.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and manufacture the required components accordingly.
• You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently, effectively prioritising your workload and taking pride in the quality of your work.
• In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings.
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining.
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network.
• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services.

• Attractive Working Conditions: 37.5 hours working week, 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays, free parking on site, annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave, free hot and cold drinks, regular social events and free exercise classes.
• Competitive benefits package, including: Group Personal Pension Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Cycle to work scheme.