Operations Technician

Ultra Maritime; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in the defence and aerospace industry seeks an experienced engineer to build, inspect, and test mission-critical products. The role offers flexible working options, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in aerospace/defence and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days

Life assurance at four times your salary

Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%

Flexible working hours

Sports and social clubs

Supportive work environment with regular events

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in aerospace/defence.
• Understanding of customer expectations.
• Certification as an Ultra PCS stamp holder.

Responsibilities

• Build, inspect, and test new products according to ATP documentation.
• Diagnose faults in units failing ATP and provide reports.
• Support the team as a technical champion.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

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Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety-critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission-critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are used in military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles. We also offer innovative products tailored to the unique challenges of dismounted soldiers.

We help ensure our customers reach their destinations safely, achieve their objectives, and keep returning to us. We offer flexible working options, including hybrid home/office arrangements, flexible hours, and part/full-time employment. Our values are 'innovating' and 'empowering', and we encourage new ways of working, trusting our employees to get the job done.

Job Purpose

• Build, inspect, and test new products according to ATP documentation and individual approval scopes.
• Test and inspect work performed by other team members.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis on non-conforming work to identify corrective actions.
• Conduct fault diagnosis on returned items and provide detailed strip reports.
• Repair and test customer units as required.
• Support the team as a technical champion and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble new products and repair customer units following drawings and instructions.
• Diagnose faults in units failing ATP and provide comprehensive reports.
• Perform final ATP testing.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as a link to quality, engineering, and other departments.
• Review progress annually for continuous improvement and contribute to the company's mission.
• Attend training for personal and company development.
• Follow company procedures at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Understanding of customer expectations and requirements.
• Respectful and courteous teamwork skills.
• Certification as an Ultra PCS stamp holder and capable of achieving IPC certification.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods, especially lean principles.
• At least 3 years' experience in aerospace/defence or a relevant engineering qualification.
• Familiarity with 6s and Lean activities.

Benefits

We offer a range of flexible benefits and career development opportunities, including:

• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days and bank holidays
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%
• Sports and social clubs
• A supportive, friendly work environment with regular events

Additional Information

Applicants must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and be willing to undergo UK National Security Vetting. Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.