Test Technician

GRW Talent limited; Inverkeithing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative Agritech company is seeking a Test Technician to join their team in Inverkeithing. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and repair of cutting-edge vertical farming technology. You will work closely with a small team of engineers, ensuring the equipment operates efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, along with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company focused on sustainable agriculture and make a significant impact in this exciting field.

Benefits

7 weeks' holiday

Employer pension contribution scheme

Opt-in Private Health Care

Company sick pay

Income Protection

Life Assurance x 4 of basic salary

Lifestyle & Recognition benefits

Personal development/training funding

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or HNC/D qualified in any engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance on the vertical tower.
• React quickly to breakdowns and communicate fixes.
• Assist with general housekeeping and minor repairs.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault-finding

Health and Safety Knowledge

PC Literacy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Apprentice trained or HNC/D in Engineering

Job description

Test Technician
Based Inverkeithing / Fife
Full Time / Permanent GBP27-31,000 per Annum and Excellent Bens

Are you looking to work for a company doing something truly incredible, disruptive and exciting? Now is your chance! Our client was founded in 2013 and has brought together decades of farming and engineering experience to create a market-leading Agritech business with a vision to revolutionise indoor growing.

You will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of the vertical farming tower, tooling, and test equipment within the workshop area, repairing hardware faults and ensuring all safety checks are carried out to comply with health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Test Team Leader. The position will be based at the Inverkeithing Engineering Innovation Centre. Some travel to their Crop Research Centre in Invergowrie is also expected for test and integration of systems. This is a great opportunity for a Technician to join the company in its formative stage and make a real difference to the direction of the team and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside a small team of test engineers.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance on the vertical tower and the full range of test equipment and tooling on site.
• React quickly to any breakdowns / failures and communicate fix the issue.
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault-finding.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary workshop.
• To assist site with general Housekeeping, carrying out small/minor repairs etc

Skills:

• Apprentice trained or HNC/D qualified in any engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience of Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance/Fault-finding.
• PC literate
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of the team.

We re looking for someone with a professional can-do attitude, someone who is prepared to roll-up their sleeves and get stuck in, you ll also need to be accurate, detail oriented and highly organised and able to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Our client is focused on delivering innovative solutions to enable their customers to sustainably grow high-quality crops all year round. This is made possible by a highly inclusive, empowered, constructive, challenging and team-driven culture.

Your base salary (salary range GBP(phone number removed)-GBP31,000 depending on experience) is accompanied by core benefits including; 7 weeks' holiday, an employer pension contribution scheme, opt in Private Health Care, company sick pay, Income Protection, Life Assurance x 4 of basic salary, Lifestyle & Recognition benefits and personal development/training funding. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, please note that candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

To apply please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at Grw Talent.