Test Booth Technician x2

Caterpillar; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer is seeking a Test Booth Technician to join their assembly team in Earl Shilton. This role involves safe assembly of components for Building Construction Product machines, adhering to lean manufacturing and quality standards. Candidates should possess assembly aptitude and effective communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £28,969, 27 days annual leave, and various health schemes. This is a permanent contract requiring flexibility with shift patterns.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus

Flexible Buy In Benefits

Share Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable elevated level of assembly or mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Willingness to work a multi-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe assembly of parts following standard procedures.
• Train new Assembly Technicians to standard work instructions.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.

Skills

Assembly aptitude

Team participation

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Relevant NVQ level 2/equivalent or higher

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Test Booth Technician – Assembly

Operates as part of the production team responsible for assembly of parts or components to produce Building Construction Product (BCP) machines, following lean manufacturing principles and takt times.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area.
• Follow and utilise Caterpillar Production System principles of continuous improvement reporting, waste elimination and standard work.
• Operate BCP built products where required.
• Train/coach new Assembly Technicians/Apprentices to standard work instructions.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy, and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Participate in rapid improvement workshops (RIW's) contributing process expertise.
• Adhere to the Organisation's health & safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork & Sustainability.
• Undertake training and further learning as required.
• Demonstrable elevated level of assembly or mechanical aptitude and accuracy with a good working knowledge of assembly practices.
• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.
• The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organisation.
• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities (willing to work overtime).
• The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment.
• Prepared to undertake required training/learning.
• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing assembly environment.
• Previous experience of working on hydraulic and electrical function checks.
• Good hydraulic, electrical, diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Relevant NVQ level 2/equivalent or higher.

Benefits

• Salary: £28,969 rising to £30,450 when role triggers are met.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Subsidised canteen facilities serving hot meals.