Operations Technician

Ultra; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking an Operations Technician to ensure high-quality inspections and process adherence in electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic products. The role involves technical tasks, quality assurance, and providing solutions to customers, offering a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working within core hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4 times annual salary)

Flexible benefits package

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Sports and Social club

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous proven technical and problem-solving experience in an electronic or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and understand circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming inspection and final inspection processes.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports.
• Ensure repair products meet customer expectations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Initiative

Technical Understanding

Education

HNC or equivalent technical discipline in electronics

Job description

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Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Operations Technician to join the Service Centre. The Operations Technician role is to Inspect and Final Inspect a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. The Operations Technician will also become a form 1 signatory in time with training.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out incoming inspection, and final inspection processes across a wide variety of electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
• Carry out form 1 signatory processes across a wide variety of electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
• Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Assist with training and mentoring.
• Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
• Aid Engineering with investigation units.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
• Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
• Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
• Demonstrate a level of innovation and recommendations within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
• Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
• Maintain a high-quality standard that our customer expects.
• Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
Planning and organising daily tasks.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Previous proven technical and problem-solving experience in an electronic or mechanical manufacturing environment working across a range of products.
• Able to read and understand circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• Ability to work on own and within a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
• High level of initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Can do attitude.
• Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to a high-quality standard.
• HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline.

Desirable

• Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards.
• Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours

• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays

• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.

• Sports and Social club

• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process

Nationality Requirements

Candidates m ust be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.