Workshop Technician

PA Consulting; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting seeks a skilled technician for their Melbourn technology centre, focusing on 3D printing and machining. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, creating prototypes and test rigs. Essential qualifications include CNC machining and CAD experience, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Private healthcare and health perks

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Generous pension scheme

Community and charity involvement

Performance bonuses

Share ownership

Tax-efficient benefits

Qualifications

• Technician with strong machining skills and experience.
• Experience or interest in fabrication techniques.
• CNC machining skills, especially on Haas mills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers to create test rigs and prototypes.
• Utilize machining and fabrication techniques in workshops.
• Operate CNC machines and contribute to project development.

Skills

CNC Machinist Milling & turning

CAD experience

Computer literacy

SolidCAM

3D printing experience

Job description

PA Consulting’s technology centre in Melbourn has an enviable prototyping facility with workshops for machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. If you can think of it, we can probably make it in-house.

These workshops are populated by a team of highly skilled technicians who work closely with our engineers and scientists to turn innovative designs into test rigs and prototypes.

This role requires candidates to be onsite 5 days a week due to the nature of the job

Job Description

PA Consulting’s technology centre in Melbourn has an enviable prototyping facility with workshops for machining, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. If you can think of it, we can probably make it in-house.

These workshops are populated by a team of highly skilled technicians who work closely with our engineers and scientists to turn innovative designs into test rigs and prototypes.

This role requires candidates to be onsite 5 days a week due to the nature of the job

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a technician with strong machining skills and experience or interest in other fabrication techniques.

Essential skills

• CNC Machinist Milling & turning, ideally on Haas mills
• CAD experience, preferably Solidworks
• Computer literacy

Desirable skills

• SolidCAM
• Wire erosion and Die Sinking
• 3D printing experience, ideally in SLA or Polyjet
• Design & manufacture of test rigs and mould tools
• Precision assembly & machine building
• Pneumatic/electropneumatic experience

We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't tick every box—brilliant candidates are welcome.

Apply today by completing our online application

Additional Information

Life at PA is about enriching our peoples' working lives through growth opportunities and meaningful work.

Our purpose guides our work with clients, teams, and communities, delivering impactful solutions to complex challenges. We value human differences and foster an inclusive culture.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

Our benefits include:

• Private healthcare and health perks
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy more
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity involvement
• Performance bonuses
• Share ownership
• Tax-efficient benefits

We are committed to equality and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. For accommodations during recruitment, contact us at [emailprotected].

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