Production Technician

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing engineering company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Production Technician to assemble and test complex electro-mechanical products. The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and a dynamic work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Breakfast and lunch

Bottomless coffee

Death in benefit cover

Pension scheme (up to 4% match)

Dynamic work environment

Positive culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools.
• Basic soldering and wiring skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test intricate electro-mechanical camera systems.
• Rebuild shot projectiles from testing and training.
• Assist with user training activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Tools

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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Production Technician, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Prudhoe (near Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with optional overtime. 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility for occasional overtime. Must have a valid UK driving license.

Offer package: £12.21/hour (~£23,809.50/year, negotiable based on experience). Includes bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, free breakfast and lunch, 4% pension match, and more.

OpenWorks Engineering develops CUAS, Air Defence, and Optical Surveillance, Sensing, and Tracking Tech for Defence and Security, including award-winning drone capture and autonomous optical detection systems.

We support law enforcement and military operators worldwide, protecting high-profile sites and individuals.

As a small, fast-growing company (~50 staff), we offer autonomy and responsibility, with visible impact of your work.

Our passionate team makes our achievements possible.

Benefits include:

• Performance bonus
• Breakfast and lunch, bottomless coffee
• Death in benefit cover
• Pension scheme (up to 4% match)
• Dynamic work environment in Northumberland countryside
• Positive culture encouraging change, challenge, and commitment

Main responsibilities:

We seek motivated Technicians to assemble and test complex electro-mechanical products:

• Assemble and test intricate electro-mechanical camera systems in a clean room
• Rebuild shot projectiles from testing and training
• Participate in outdoor field testing
• Assist with user training activities

What we’re looking for:

Ideal candidates will have:

• A valid driving license
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools
• Basic soldering and wiring skills or willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive, collaborative attitude
• Strong teamwork skills for a small, close-knit environment
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, able to work independently

Vision: Help protect NATO countries' airspace.

Mission: Lead in autonomous surveillance and defence tech.

Values:

• Be a Good Egg: Respect, trust, honesty
• Do cool stuff: Develop innovative tech with an awesome team
• Be empowered: Autonomous, reliable, responsible
• We are one team: Support each other
• Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn, improve
• Have fun: Passionate, exciting work