HTRC Technician

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vitality Medical

Company Pension

Tusker Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading manufacturing technology organization is looking for an HTRC Technician to operate advanced furnaces and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in engineering and experience with vacuum furnace operations. This permanent role offers 36 hours per week and benefits including medical cover and a pension scheme. Join a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and continuous learning in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Experience in vacuum furnace operation including vacuum systems and temperature control.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate bridgeman-style furnaces.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform inspection processes to ensure quality.

Skills

Vacuum furnace operation

Attention to detail

Hands-on problem-solving

Good computing skills (Excel)

Education

BTEC/Level 3 qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

HTRC Technician role at MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre. Location: High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), Ansty Park, Coventry. Contract: Permanent — 36 hours per week. Benefits: Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme & more.

Responsibilities

• Operate bridgeman-style furnaces
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Perform inspection processes to ensure quality and on-time delivery
• Follow work instructions and route cards accurately
• Care for casting equipment, including preventative maintenance
• Support manufacturing engineers with cost estimates and lead times
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in vacuum furnace operation (vacuum systems, temperature control, inert gas usage)
• BTEC/Level 3 qualification in engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Hands-on problem-solving approach with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computing skills (Excel)

Desirable

• Knowledge of lost wax processing techniques
• Foundry or maintenance experience
• Experience operating large technical equipment
• Analytical skills using multiple data sources

Why Join Us?

At MTC, you’ll work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing. The MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, and defence. It supports the development and demonstration of new technologies at industrial scale.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable): due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate security clearance checks.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Research Services