Panels Surface Treatments Technician

Expleo Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Collaborative environment

Disability Confident commitment

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking a Panels Surface Treatments Technician to produce high-quality items in line with production paperwork and targets. The role requires competence certification and execution within defined timescales, with opportunities to grow into leadership within our expanding space capability.

The position involves working within AIT Mechanical Operations, contributing to space delivery capabilities, and collaborating across MAIT teams to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to

Qualifications

• Ability to read detailed drawings and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to work at height safely in a cleanroom environment.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and cleanroom requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce items that conform to quality requirements within the production plan.
• Comply with LDS methods, procedures, and SOPs; follow health and safety protocols.
• Maintain 5S, participate in shift handovers and shop floor meetings.
• Support trainees and be flexible across MAIT operational teams as required.
• Perform technical tasks: masking, spray painting, grit blasting, crane operation, acid etching, surface treatments, adhesive mixing, oven usage.

Skills

Detail drawing reading

Work at height

Team collaboration

Health & Safety adherence

Education

Engineering degree

Alternative qualification considered

Job description

The Panels Surface Treatments Technician is responsible for producing consistently high-quality products in line with production paperwork, while maintaining strict alignment with quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role requires certification of competence against the area skills matrix and the ability to execute production activities within defined timescales and the production plan.

This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within a space delivery capability. This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.

We are now looking for experienced Technicians to continue their career within AIT Mechanical Operations as part of a company expanding its internal space capability.

Responsibilities

• Production & Quality: Work as a member of an AIT Operations team to consistently produce items that conform to all quality requirements. Ensure all production activities are executed within the required timescale and adhere to the production plan.
• Technical Compliance: Work in accordance with the Local Document System (LDS) for methods and procedures. Comply with standard processes, specific area requirements, and all health and safety protocols.
• Operational Standards: Promote and follow Cleanroom Regulations, local health and safety requirements, and 5S policies within the work area. Actively participate in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide progress reports to the Lead Technician or Team Lead as required and contribute input to shop floor meetings. Participate in shift handovers to ensure job progression through shift changes.
• Collaboration & Development: Support trainees within the department and participate in training as mandated by the management team. Maintain flexibility and mobility across MAIT operational teams, supporting business workload requirements as necessary.
• Operational Activities: Perform a range of technical tasks including:
  • Component masking
  • Spray painting
  • Grit blasting
  • Crane operation
  • Acid etching
  • Surface treatments
  • Adhesive mixing and measuring
  • Industrial oven usage

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions within specific procedures.
• Ability to work at height.
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork; proactive attitude toward continuous improvement.
• Unwavering adherence to Health & Safety protocols, including cleanroom requirements.

Desired Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain spraying equipment.
• Ability to mix paint compounds according to manufacturer criteria.
• Knowledge of spray booth and oven capabilities and the ability to monitor them to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Awareness of waste disposal management protocols.

Experience

• Experience in a technician role within toolmaking, sheet metal working, or general manufacturing.
• Experience working within a cleanroom environment and demonstrated team leadership skills.
• Proven experience working to established procedures with checkpoints and quality gates.
• Experience in high-precision industries (e.g., Space, Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport) performing surface treatment activities, including masking, spray painting, grit blasting, crane operation, acid etching, adhesive mixing, and industrial oven usage.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• Travel: Ability to work off-site, both within the UK and abroad, as required by the business.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive