Workshop Technician

Chiltern Park Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering company seeks a Workshop Technician in Milton Keynes for an exciting career opportunity. The role involves machining mechanical components, supporting engineers with testing and construction, and maintaining workshop activities. Prospective candidates should have an engineering background, NVQ level 3 or BTEC ONC in Mechanical Engineering, and experience in a workshop environment. The salary ranges from £25,000 to £35,000, along with benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Sports and social club

Subsidised canteen

Company car

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop environment is essential.
• Ability to work with CNC and Manual machinery.

Responsibilities

• Support all activities in the workshops.
• Machining components for prototypes and test rigs.
• Assist in the construction and testing of equipment.

Skills

Machining experience with lathes and mills

NVQ level 3 or BTEC ONC qualification in Mechanical and Production Engineering

Familiar with MS Office applications

Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety

Basic understanding of electrical and pneumatic circuits

Education

Apprentice served Engineering background

HNC qualification in Mechanical and Production Engineering

Job description

An exciting fresh new opening for a Workshop Technician looking for a challenging career where they can develop and progress with a leading multinational engineering company who currently design and develop futuristic factory automation products for covering various industries including: Automotive, Scientific, Renewable Energy, Space, Medical, Food Processing and Consumer Products.

Location: Milton Keynes & Home Based (flexible)

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 - depending on experience, superb career and technical progression available, Bonus Scheme, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday, sports and social club and subsidised canteen, company car, mobile phone.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Workshop Technician

To provide support to all activities undertaken by the company's workshops. Adhere to the health and safety rules within the facility. Time on the below is equally shared and depends on current issues.

• Machining of mechanical components designed by the company's Engineers for prototype or concept special products, test jigs or test rigs
• Support Engineers with testing, construction of test rigs, set up and monitoring of tests and report results according to instructions
• Build electrical panels and control boxes designed by the engineers
• Maintenance – maintain stock levels
• Assist team leader in general workshop activities such as: Calibration, CoSHH, H&S, machine maintenance etc

Skills and qualifications required

• Apprentice served Engineering background
• NVQ level 3 or BTEC ONC qualification in Mechanical and Production Engineering
• Machining experience with lathes and mills. CNC and Manual.
• Previous experience working in a workshop environment
• Familiar with the following MS office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• HNC qualification in Mechanical and Production Engineering
• Knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and calibration
• A basic understanding of electrical and pneumatic circuits
• Test rig and Panel assembly

If you are interested in working as a Workshop Technician for this dynamic company at the forefront of automation and feel you have the skills and qualifications required, please apply now we will be happy to recommend you!