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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
