Workshop Technician

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a growing manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Assembly and Testing Technician.

Our client is an alternative energy technology business located in Sheffield / Rotherham area. They are seeking a Mechanical Assembly and Testing Workshop Technician to join their growing team and contribute to the assembly and testing of innovative technology platforms.

The role:

Mechanical Fitter and Testing Technician 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible hours)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Excellent Benefit Package includes:

• Pension – Employers pension contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employee contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays = 33 days total 
• Flexible working hours – 40 hours per week
• Share option scheme

As part of a multi-discipline team, the Mechanical Fitter and Testing Technician will support engineers and scientists in the technology development.

Key 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 calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure operability, accuracy and reliability.
• Assisting engineers and scientists in conducting experiments, tests, and research projects.
• Collecting and analyzing 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 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 optimization of test systems, laboratory procedures and protocols, and other development activities.
• Collaborating with other team members or researchers to analyze and interpret data.
• Keeping accurate records of laboratory inventory.
• Maintaining laboratory safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Skills and Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to operate and maintain complex systems and test equipment.
• Welding and electrical wiring skill desired.
• Safety focused. 

If this sounds like a role you could excel in, and want to join a large, stable organisation then please press apply!