Technician

Osborne Appointments; Baldock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Manufacturing environment

Skill development

Cross-functional role

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is assisting a client in Baldock, Hertfordshire to recruit a Technician to support operations, quality and technical functions. The role involves testing equipment, product and materials testing, and maintaining technical documentation and compliance.

You will work across technical, quality and operations, creating test profiles, updating SOPs, and assisting with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ESG-related tasks. Travel within the UK may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or similar technical environment.
• Experience carrying out technical testing and following test plans.
• Experience with technical documentation and procedures.
• Engineering or Materials Science qualification advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support including equipment set-up, trials and testing.
• Carry out product and materials testing per test regimes.
• Create machine processing profiles and test before handover.
• Maintain accurate technical and Health & Safety documentation.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ESG requirements.
• Travel to customer or supplier sites as needed.

Skills

Technical testing

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

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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