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Position : Workshop Technician
Location : Sheffield
Salary : 25,000 to 35,000 according to experience
Hours of Work : Monday to Friday days
The Role
We are seeking talented workshop technicians to support the installation, operation and maintenance laboratory facilities and test equipment, including reactor prototypes.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and preparing laboratory facilities, equipment, instruments, and materials for experiments or tests.
- Fabricating and maintaining mechanical and electrical subsystems for the test equipment.
- Performing maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure operability, accuracy and reliability.
- Assisting engineers and scientists in conducting experiments, tests, and research projects.
- Collecting and analysing data, measurements, and observations using various tools and techniques.
- Recording and documenting experimental data, observations, and results accurately and in a timely manner.
- Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure consistency and reproducibility of experiments.
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues or problems that may arise during experiments or tests.
- Assisting in the development and optimisation of test systems, laboratory procedures and protocols, and other development activities.
- Collaborating with other team members or researchers to analyse and interpret data.
- Keeping accurate records of laboratory inventory.
- Maintaining laboratory safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- GCSE or equivalent, technical college graduate or apprentice trained preferred.
- 5 years of experience in mechanical or electrical work or 3 years of experience as a technician in an engineering workshop or laboratory setting.
- Strong work ethic with a drive to complete tasks with very high-quality standards.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Can work effectively in a diverse team of technicians, engineers and scientists.
- Able to operate and maintain complex systems and test equipment.
- Piping skills, welding skills, soldering and/or electrical wiring skills are desirable.
- Safety focused.
- Experience with operating PLC control systems and datalogger systems.
- Experience working with hazardous gases in an ATEX environment.
- Proficient with the use of hand tools.
- Knowledge of 5S.
- Able to read engineering and electrical drawings.
- Experience in the use of lathes, milling machines, metal forming machinery etc.
- Flexible, able to turn your hand to a variety of tasks as required.
- FLT license would be beneficial.
- Computer literate.
What we can offer you
- Pension - Employers pension contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employees contribution
- Holiday - 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
- Share option scheme
- Confidential counselling service via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Other details
- All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
- UK travel and overseas travel may be required to cover attendance at training courses, and occasional customer or supplier visits.
