Technician

Job Advert; Baldock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Baldock, Hertfordshire is seeking a Technician to support operations, quality and technical functions. You will test equipment, perform product and materials testing, and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.

The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail and good communication. Occasional travel to customer/supplier sites within the UK and abroad may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience carrying out technical testing and working to test plans.
• Experience with technical documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff including equipment set-up, production trials and testing.
• Carry out product and materials testing in line with test regimes.
• Create machine processing profiles and test these before handover to operations.
• Maintain accurate technical and H&S documentation and SOPs.
• Support training of staff in SOPs and assist with ISO/ESG requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally when required.

Skills

Technical testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Travel

Education

Engineering / Materials Science qualification

Job description

Role: Technician

Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Technician to join our client's successful team.

Who are they?

Our client is an established manufacturing business based in Baldock, Hertfordshire. They are looking for a technically minded individual to support their operations, quality and technical functions, with responsibility for equipment testing, product and materials testing, technical documentation and compliance.

Benefits:

• Full-time permanent position
• Established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and experience
• Varied role working across technical, quality and operations functions

Duties of a Technician:

• Provide technical support to staff, including equipment set-up, production trials and testing
• Carry out product and materials testing in line with established test regimes
• Create machine processing profiles and test these on the appropriate equipment before handover to operations
• Complete technical projects and provide regular progress updates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical and Health & Safety documentation
• Create and update technical documents and SOPs as required
• Support the training of staff in relevant SOPs
• Work with Operations to support technical development and improvements
• Support the Quality Manager with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ESG requirements
• Complete customer ESG documentation and maintain relevant records and templates
• Manage product testing and documentation relating to materials
• Ensure relevant independent laboratory testing and records are maintained for products and materials
• Ensure laboratory and shop-floor test equipment is maintained, calibrated and serviced as required
• Support the Quality department with customer complaints and product rejects, including technical analysis and documentation
• Provide technical support across internal departments
• Work with suppliers of materials, products and services to support the objectives of the role
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites in the UK or overseas may be required

What we would like from you:

• Previous demonstrable experience working in a technical role within a manufacturing or similar environment
• Experience of carrying out technical testing and working to test plans
• Experience working with technical documentation and procedures
• A recognised qualification in Engineering, Materials Science or Materials Testing would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and documentation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and taking responsibility for your work
• Comfortable working with customers and suppliers on technical matters
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing requirements
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required

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