Balmoral Tanks
Test Centre Operator
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Balmoral Comtec, a division of Freudenberg Flow Technologies, provides surface and subsurface buoyancy, insulation, and elastomer products and services to the global energy, defense, subsea communications, and oceanographic industries.
Role Overview
As a Test Centre Operator, you will be an integral part of our subsea and hydrodynamic testing facilities. This role is an onshore position that supports both subsea and wave tank test operations, providing technical assistance in setting up and carrying out a range of tests on products manufactured within the Balmoral plant and recording results in accordance with company procedures.
Within some departments, we operate a shift system, and a shift allowance is paid while working on back and night shifts, which increases the standard hourly rate by time +1/6 and time + 1/3. There is also the opportunity to work overtime during busy periods. Due to rotating shifts and safety requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old or over.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling and slinging of products using overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet trucks, etc.
- Operation of pressure vessels and hydraulic equipment
- Operation of PCs for data logging and test reporting
- Use of powered tools and hand tools
- Basic care and maintenance of test centre equipment
- Filling in timesheets at the end of each shift (daily) with the correct works numbers and time spent on the job
- Keeping your workplace in a clean, tidy, and following the Area 5S guidelines
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Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to company Health and Safety Procedures, safe system of work instructions, risk assessments, and any other documentation controlling the task you are performing
- Actively contribute to the Business SIFRI system to aid safety improvements
- Be prepared to work shift patterns as required to meet the delivery demands of products to our customers
- Other special projects and "ad hoc" duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
- Possess a can-do approach in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry
- Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels
- Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service both internally and externally
- Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a technical environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment
- Involvement in change initiatives and projects with a view to continual improvement
- Use of hand and power tools
- Ability to use computers for data input, test documentation, and email
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Desirable (not Essential)
- B1 Forklift Licence
- Mobile elevated working platform & Boom Lift Licence
- Overhead crane licence
- Mechanical Experience (not essential)
- Hyperbaric Testing Experience (not essential)
What’s in it for you?
Working at Balmoral comes with a number of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Starting on 33 days (pro-rated) annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance (death in service)
- Access to an employee discount website
- Employee long service rewards scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
Working with Balmoral, you get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that is varied and challenging - with limitless potential for career progression.
Please note that Balmoral is unable to support employment visa sponsorship at this time.
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