Production Technician

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, innovative company in the Northumberland countryside seeks Production Technicians to assemble and test electro-mechanical products. Competitive salary of £23,809.50 with bonuses and benefits such as private healthcare and daily meals. Ideal for detail-oriented team players looking to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private healthcare

Free breakfast and lunch

Pension scheme with up to 4% match

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Individuals with knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools.
• Strong team players with ability to work unsupervised.
• Communication skills and a proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electro-mechanical systems.
• Join outdoor field testing and assist with training activities.
• Rebuild projectiles from testing.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools

Basic soldering skills

Good wiring skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

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sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Prudhoe (near Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with the option of overtime available. 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work overtime when occasionally required.

Offer package: £12.21 per hour (which is £23,809.50 per year and negotiable depending on relevant experience), bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch from our on-site chef, 4% pension match and more (see below)

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence and Optical Surveillance, Sensing and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We’ve developed an award winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. The systems offer the capability to protect high profile assets, facilities, the public and VIPs from the threats posed by aerial threats.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

As a small, fast growing company (with approx. 50 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility – you’ll directly see the impact of your efforts.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

We're afraid we are unable to sponsor a visa or support UK relocation for this position.

• Performance related bonus

• Breakfast and a freshly cooked lunch plus bottomless coffee!

• Death in benefit cover to protect those close to you

• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)

• A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside

• A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

Main responsibilities:

We’re looking for a number of highly motivated Technicians to assemble and test complex electro-mechanical products.

• Assemble and test intricate electro-mechanical camera systems in a clean room environment

• Re-build shot projectiles from testing and training

• Join outdoor field testing

• Assist with user training activities

What we’re looking for:

We’re on the hunt for a number of individuals with:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools

• Interested to learn or have basic soldering skills

• Interested to learn or have basic good wiring skills

• Excellent communication skills

• A positive and proactive attitude, highly collaborative and professional

• Strong team-workers with the ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit and dedicated team

• Detail orientated with excellent organisational skills

• A self-motivated mindset, keen to learn and the ability to work unsupervised

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a Good Egg Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun We’re doing amazing things with passionate people