Ultra Electronics Group
Operations Technician
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About Us
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS), a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra PCS are looking for an Operations Technician to join the Manufacturing Function. As Operations Technician you will be a technical and skilled individual providing support to others and contributing through application of technical expertise and knowledge gained through experience in clearly defined operations environments and formalised job-related training. This role requires a high attention to detail and somebody who has experience of interpreting and reviewing controlled documentation.
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Job Purpose
- To build, inspect and test new build products to ATP documentation in accordance with the individual’s scope of approval
- To test and inspect work performed by other members of the Operations Team
- To perform diagnostic testing and root cause analysis on any non-conforming work to identify necessary corrective action
- To undertake fault diagnosis of returned items & provide a comprehensive strip report
- Carry out repair & test of customers units as required.
- To act as technical champion within the team and support other team members in achieving technical compliance with all manufacturing standards
Skills and Competencies
- Analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to define problems verbally and in writing
Desirable Experience and Education
- Electronics background with 1-3 years of experience and an associated qualification
- Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Automated Testing and Fault Finding experience
- Lean Manufacturing awareness
Benefits
- Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
- Flexible working within core working hours
- 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
- 4 times annual salary in life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Funded health benefits
- Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
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Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Click here to learn more about us.
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