Associate Techinician Press Operator

National Composites Centre; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D centre in Bristol is seeking an Associate Technician. The position involves setting up machines, maintaining equipment, and assisting with composite material techniques. You will work closely as part of a team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards while benefiting from professional training and development.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic maths and measurement techniques.
• Good communication skills and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating machines and equipment with supervision.
• Maintaining equipment, ensuring proper calibration.
• Learn and assist with resin infusion techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic maths

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in engineering looking for a career change or to join a leading R&D centre offering excellent training and development.

Working within the workshop you'll be doing

• Setting up and operating machines and equipment according to standard procedures with supervision.
• General hand skills working with materials and resins under supervision.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Maintaining equipment, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance schedule.
• Learn and assist with resin infusion and prepreg techniques with composite materials.
  
  

In order to do this, you'll need to be able to; follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean and organised work environment, collaborate with technicians, engineers and project managers to support ongoing projects and development work.

So, What Are We Looking For

• Good attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out tasks.
• Ability to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proficient in basic maths and measurement techniques.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Safe and responsible working manner in manufacturing areas.
• Basic knowledge and understanding hand and pneumatic tools, but full training will be provided.
  
  

What are you waiting for? Apply today.

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider sponsorship for this position.

What do we offer in return?

Based on site at our modern facility in Emerson's Green we offer annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Were always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please dont be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on theNCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether theyre engineers or not!

Diverse challenges the NCC isnt just about aerospace. Were working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you if the scope of exciting work isnt enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

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