Production Technician

Gael Force Marine Equipment; Forres; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount on products

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave starting at 31 days

Job summary

Gael Force Marine Equipment in Forres is looking for a dedicated Production Technician responsible for producing aquaculture equipment and performing repairs. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure high-quality standards in manufacturing and servicing.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, valid UK driving licence, and experience with electrical systems. This role offers a 39-hour work week, generous leave, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• HNC or extensive experience in relevant Engineering subject.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience with electrical work including soldering.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture aquaculture products according to build procedures.
• Repair returned equipment according to procedures.
• Conduct ongoing service work and field work as required.
• Assist in diagnosing faults on customer sites if needed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Valid UK driving licence

Electrical experience (including soldering)

Supervisory experience

Education

HNC in Engineering or extensive relevant experience

Job description

Hours: 39 hours per week, potential overtime based on production requirements.

Location: Forres.

Would you like to play a leading part in building exciting new technology for the growth of healthy, nutritious seafood?

For over 40 years, Gael Force Group has grown with ambition and a clear purpose, established as a leading supply partner of equipment, technology, and services for the sustainable farming of healthy, nutritious seafood.

Ready to embark on a new and exciting challenge? Consider joining us and play your part in sustainably feeding the planet…

What is the job role?

We are currently seeking a Production Technician to be responsible for producing equipment as required by the Production Supervisor and carrying out workshop repairs and services on Gael Force Marine Technology equipment returned by customers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out the manufacture of aquaculture products in accordance to build procedures.
• Carry out repairs of returned equipment in accordance with the repair’s procedure.
• Carry out on-going service work.
• Carry out pre-installation and preparatory work in the aquaculture workshop.
• To carry out field work as required.
• Test manufactured products.
• Assist in the diagnosis of faults on customer sites if required.
• Adhere to company and customer Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records of product manufacturing.
• Record and produce accurate timesheets and job sheets.

What you’ll need:

• HNC or extensive experience in relevant Engineering subject (Mechanical).
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Electrical experience/skills (incl. soldering).
• Supervisory experience.

What can you expect:

In return for working a 39-hour week, we are offering:

• Generous staff discount on over 10,000 product lines in-store.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual leave allowance commencing at 31 days per annum and increasing generously with length of service up to 36 days.

If you have the ambition, enthusiasm, and passion then we want to hear from you now!

You can apply direct online to Gael Force Group or please send us your current CV with a covering letter to [e-mail] detailing your reasons for applying and why you would be suitable for this position.

Understand more about our culture, products and where we have come from by visiting gaelforcegroup.com.