Careers

Purpose and objectives of the role

Responsible for the pricing of electronic /mechanical components in accordance with the manufacturing requirements for a diverse product range including medical and aerospace applications.
The primary objective is to ensure that all sales and quotation activities are completed in a timely manner and as accurately as possible.

Main duties and responsibilities

• The employee will be responsible for accurately collation and presenting pricing for customers bill of materials, utilising the companies MRP system.
• The employee will be responsible for liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure quotes are received in a timely manner.
• The employee will on occasions be required to communicate directly with the customer to ensure correct flow of information.
• The employee will be responsible for the processing of new orders in accordance with company procedure M4-03-02 Sales Order Processing.
• The employee will be responsible for the creation of Zot part numbers with Javlin and creating the Javlin Bill-of-materials accordingly.
• On occasions, work orders will require updating in accordance with company procedure M4-03-03 Works order.
• All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should be HNC qualified or better, alternatively working towards it.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Problem Solving skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday 07:00am-15:00pm, Friday 07:00am-12:30pm

Experience

• Experience within a fast-moving electronic manufacturing role, or sound MRP understanding within a manufacturing role would be preferred.
• Working experience and understanding of ISO requirements. Knowledge of ISO13485 advantageous but not essential.

Purpose and objectives of the role

As a CNC Machinist, you will work within our Toolroom team to develop and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

You will be responsible for using expert knowledge to operate and control numerically controlled (CNC) machines. Where feasible, use knowledge of relevant programming languages and input them into CNC machines for production, while ensuring products have precise and accurate measurements.

You will be keen to take on challenges, develop your technical skills, knowledge and career potential as well as expand your knowledge and experience through a variety of exciting initiatives

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for producing quality parts on CNC machines in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Perform set-up changes, operate, and conduct first article inspections on production runs.
• Load parts, prove programs, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr, and inspect quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Identify problems prior to production runs, then start and observe machine operation to detect any other malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Read engineering drawings, precision measuring instruments and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerance, and tooling requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Undertake relevant cross-division training to develop technical competence, capability, and problem-solving skills
• Support customer visits, audits, and undertake resolution activities to ensure customer satisfaction and delivery performance objectives are achieved
• Support the Division's Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and encouraging the ongoing learning of the company’s Apprentices.
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures, safe systems of work, risk assessments and PPE requirements.
• Immediately report hazards, accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the implementation of company policies, objectives, quality standards, and Health & Safety requirements in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the implementation of company policies, objectives, quality standards, and Health & Safety requirements in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Ensure General housekeeping within the division is maintained.

The postholder is required to comply with all company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Drugs and Alcohol, Quality and Environmental requirements.

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship within a CNC machinist discipline, equivalent to either City and Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 (essential).
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering (desirable).

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Team-focused approach with the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Accountability for own work.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Working hours

• 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• 2 Shift pattern.
• Early Shift Monday to Thursday 06:00-14:00, Friday 06:00-11:30- (25-minute paid break)
• Back Shift Monday to Thursday 14:00-22:00, Friday 11:30-17:00 (25-minute paid break)

Experience

• Operating a variety of CNC machines (essential).
• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC Machining (essential).
• Experience operating CNC machinery (essential).
• Ability to read engineering drawings (essential).
• Use of measuring equipment. (essential).
• Familiarity with working within a high productivity machine shop environment (essential).
• CNC programming knowledge on Fanuc controls (desirable).
• Manual Machining Experience (desirable).
• Multi Axis CNC Machining Experience (desirable).

Purpose and objectives of the role

An Assembly Operator is an individual who works in various electronic assemblies within the manufacturing area. This operator will receive training on various processes and machines to complete customer orders and may also be trained to work in different departments within the division.

The main departments within the division:

• High Level Assembly (HLA) – Assemble high level assemblies and box build products in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality / IPC standards.
• Through Hole – Carry out high quality through hole hand soldering and associated PCB assembly tasks in line with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality / IPC standards
• Selective Solder – To set up, operate and maintain selective soldering equipment to produce high quality soldered PCB assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality / IPC standards
• Stores – Completing deliveries and managing stock levels.
• Despatch - Working with the planners to ensure work is shipped out correctly.
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT)– To set up, operate and maintain SMT equipment to produce high quality PCBA’s in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality / IPC standards.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Hands-on working within electromechanical assembly, electronics assemblies and wiring / harness
• Basic Soldering
• Read, build and produce products according to specific assembly drawings.
• Follow work instructions within a Quality Management System
• Ensure work is carried out in the relevant order or as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain required standards in the assembly process whilst ensuring good housekeeping disciplines.
• Reach required completion times as documented in the process routing to achieve department delivery times.
• Maintain and understand Quality, Efficiency and Housekeeping to required company standards.
• Observe Health and Safety regulations in company procedures and government legislation.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested from time to time.
• General housekeeping within the division.

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required. Good standard of general education

Skills

.• Basic soldering skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to read and understand Assembly drawings.
• Able to work as a member of a team and assist in the smooth running of the department to meet the required output
• Excellent workmanship and attention to detail
• Self-disciplined and able to work with the minimum of supervision.
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills

Working hours

07:00-14:30 Monday - Friday

Experience

• Experience in manufacturing would be advantageous

Purpose and objectives of the role

A Sheet Metal Operator is an operator who works in the designated department within the Sheet Metal Division. The operator will be trained in several different process machines within that department. They may also be trained to work within different departments within the division.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To Interface with the production management system.
• To follow the prescribed production and quality procedures.
• To carry out work in the correct order.
• To carry out all maintenance within the stated period.
• To report any concerns to the Shift Supervisor
• To inspect the work in accordance with the critical characteristics.
• To ensure that the housekeeping of their work area is to the desired level.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Observe Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.

All employees may be required to carry out any other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry is preferred but not essential
• No formal qualifications required. Good standard of general education

Skills

• Must be organised and have good organisational Skills.
• Good Time keeping and attendance.
• Able to work shift rotations.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast paced high technology production environment.
• Knowledge of metalworking / engineering

Working hours

• 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• 2 Shift pattern.
• Early shift Monday to Thursday 06:00 am-14:00 pm and Friday 06:00am-11:30am
• Back shift Monday to Thursday 14:00 pm-22:00 pm and Friday 11:30am-17:00pm.

Experience

• Previous experience of metalworking/engineering in a manufacturing industry preferred but not essential. Training is given.

Purpose and objectives of the role

The PCB Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment within the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Division to produce high-quality products that meet customer, quality, safety, and production requirements.
Operators will receive comprehensive training across multiple processes and will be required to work in different departments to support business needs and operational flexibility.

The main departments within the division are: -
Machining – Operates CNC drilling and CNC routing equipment used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards
Wet Process – Operates PLC-controlled chemical processing equipment and semi-automated direct imaging systems to support PCB manufacturing processes
Printing and Surface Finishing – Carries out screen printing activities and operates PLC-controlled chemical processing equipment to apply finishes and markings to printed circuit boards
Post-production – Responsible for routing, electrical testing, and final inspection activities. Operates CNC routing equipment, uses semi-automated electrical test systems, and performs final product inspections to ensure boards meet quality standards prior to dispatch.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Accurately interface with and update the production management system.
• Follow established production, quality, and inspection procedures.
• Complete work in line with production schedules and priorities.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and record completion within specified timescales.
• Conduct inspections against defined quality standards and critical characteristics.
• Escalate equipment, quality, or process concerns promptly to the Shift Supervisor.
• Complete production records, maintenance logs, and process charts accurately.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Undertake relevant cross-division training to develop technical competence, capability, and problem-solving skills.
• Support customer visits, audits, and undertake resolution activities to ensure customer satisfaction and delivery performance objectives are achieved
• Support the Division's Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and encouraging the ongoing learning of the company’s Apprentices.
• Collaborate with other management and staff to implement the company's policies and objectives
• Observe Health and Safety regulations in company procedures and government legislation.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Ensure General housekeeping within the division is maintained.

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education or equivalent.
• Maths and English qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided for successful candidates.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Team-focused approach with the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Accountability for own work.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Experience

• Previous manufacturing, production, electronics, or engineering experience is desirable.
• Experience operating machinery or automated equipment would be advantageous.
• Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Manual handling in accordance with company procedures.
• Ability to work safely within a manufacturing environment.

Working hours

• 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• 2 Shift pattern.
• Early shift Monday to Thursday 06:30am-14:30pm and Friday 06:30am-12:00pm
• Back shift Monday to Thursday 14:30pm-22:15pm and Friday 12:00pm to 18:30pm.

Purpose and objectives of the role

Planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of manufacturing machinery etc.
Key role in contributing to the improvement of Health and Safety within each division and Maintenance Department.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Day to day running of the maintenance department.
• Manage the safe and efficient running of the manufacturing process.
• Execute maintenance procedures and prioritise all work in line with programme needs and production availability.
• Complete regular checks and testing on all plant to ensure they are operating within specification and recorded appropriately.
• Root cause analysis and resolution of any manufacturing losses related to planned maintenance and supply of machinery components.
• Ensuring critical spares are maintained and that repairs are conducted promptly and efficiently.
• Liaise and support on site contractors as and when required.
• Will work a two shift pattern consisting of an early and a back shift.
• Support the Divisions' Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Divisions' Apprentices.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards
• Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition qualified + Plus
• Hold a recognised qualification, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Pasma/IPAF/ 18th Edition or electrically competent (certified)
• BTEC HND/HNC certificate and diploma in operations and maintenance engineering or a city & guilds certificate in engineering

Skills

• Have a logical & Methodical approach to fault finding/knowledge of PLC fault finding.
• Prioritization skills.
• Must be organised and have good organisation skills.
• Possess Mechanical/Electrical experience.
• Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Have good knowledge and awareness of regulatory compliance.
• Electrical/Mechanical fault finding.
• Pump experience.
• CNC Machinery.
• Welding/Machining.

Working hours

• 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• 2 Shift pattern.
• Early Shift Monday to Thursday 06:30-14:30, Friday 06:30-12:00 (25-minute paid break)
• Back Shift Monday to Thursday 14:30-22:15, Friday 12:00-18:30 (25-minute paid break)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience conducting machine installations.
• Experience working with inverters/drives not required but would be desirable.