Job Description
THE ROLE:
We are currently recruiting for a Machine Shop Technician working at our South Queensferry site. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure that the safety and production procedures within the machine shop are carried out in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and work instructions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MAXHINE SHOP TECHNICIAN:
* Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
* Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
* Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
* Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
* Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
* Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
* Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded
* Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team.
* Creates a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
* Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
* Willingness to be trained in other production areas.
Qualifications
THE IDEAL MACHINE SHOP TECHNICIAN
Essential
* Maths-based mechanical aptitude
* Results focused
* Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others
* Good communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Being proactive and autonomous when required
* Good problem solving skills
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
* Willingness to learn
* Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required
Desirable
* Previous experience in machine shop processes
Additional Information
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Up to £30,604 D.O.E. (Inclusive of shift allowance) - First 3 months probation will be at a lower rate of up to £28,771.
We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:
• Shift Allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Company funded external qualifications
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
• Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
• Professional and leadership development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition scheme
We would politely request no agencies please.