Measurement Room Specialist

GPW Recruitment; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Development programme

Ford Privilege scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

On-site gym

Job summary

Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) is recruiting a Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist for the Halewood site. You will work in metrology and metallurgical laboratories, measuring components and supporting a wide range of teams in a high-precision automotive environment.

The role sits in the Quality Department, with training provided and opportunities to grow within Ford's electric-drive future.

Qualifications

• Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship and a HNC/HND equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Good knowledge of measurement principles and processes.
• Background in metrology laboratory measurement preferable.
• Computer literacy - Word, Excel.
• The ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.

Responsibilities

• Measurement of internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment and producing inspection reports.
• Assist with quality investigations providing measuring support.
• Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.

Skills

Measurement principles

Metrology lab experience

Reading drawings

Word Excel

Teamwork & communication

5S & workplace organisation

Self-motivated & adaptable

Education

Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or HNC/HND equivalent

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Job title: Measurement Room Specialist

Reference: 51010

Location: Halewood, Merseyside

Duration: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £46,587.88 basic pay per annum, potential earnings up to £59,399.54 detailed below in shift pattern information (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 34 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays)

GPW Recruitment are partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood to recruit a Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist

Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 750 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford have invested £380m to transform the site into an electric drive manufacturing plant.

The role

As the Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist, you will be part be part of the plant Quality Department and be responsible for working in both metrology and metallurgical laboratories measuring internal and externally purchased components. You will work with a varied range of teams including engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel to deliver projects and services which support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transforming into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.

On Offer as the Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist

• £46,587.88 basic pay per annum, potential earnings up to £59,399.54 detailed below in shift pattern information (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 34 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays)
• Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme
• A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount
• A great salary increasing yearly, along with a competitive pension scheme
• An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room

Hours

Working days are Monday - Friday (weekend work & overtime subject to business needs) on a 3-shift pattern explained below.

Earlies Monday: 6.30am- 3pm Tuesday - Thursday: 7am - 3pm Friday: 7am - 12pm

Lates Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 11pm Friday: 12pm-5.30pm

Nights Monday - Thursday: 11pm - 7am Friday: 5.30pm - 11pm

Shift patterns can be changed based on business requirements.

When working 3-shift pattern employees incur a premium for all shifts worked of 27.5% - this premium does not apply to day shift workers.

Candidates need to be flexible to work any shift pattern aligned with business requirements.

Qualifications and Experience required by the Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist

• Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship and a HNC/HND equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Good knowledge of measurement principles and processes.
• Background in metrology laboratory measurement preferable
• Computer literacy - good knowledge of Word, Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to read engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work in a Team including self-motivated and flexible.
• Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.

External training will be provided to gain further experience, along with a comprehensive internal training plan.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Measurement of Internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment and producing inspection reports.
• Assist with Quality investigations providing measuring support.
• Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.

Training will be provided on specific measurement equipment, the key requirements are to have a solid appreciation of measurement principles.

About Ford

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employ over 13,000 individuals.

The Ford+ plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. This is by focusing on the creation of vehicles revising the customers true demands, reduction of costs, to introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency.

Future Prospects

The business invests significantly in its employee development.

FHTL supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement.

Proposed start date

ASAP - Based on personal availability if you accept the offer of employment.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.