Operations Technician

Ultra Electronics

  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are Ultra Precision Control SystemsUltra PCS is 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 also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.Flexible WorkingWherever 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 DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Operations Technician to join the Service Centre. The Operations Technician role is to Inspect and Final Inspect a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. The Operations Technician will also become a form 1 signatory in time with training.Key Responsibilities:
  • To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
  • Carry out incoming inspection, and final inspection processes across a wide variety of electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
  • Carry out form 1 signatory processes across a wide variety of electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
  • Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
  • Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
  • Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
  • Assist with training and mentoring.
  • Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
  • Aid Engineering with investigation units.
  • Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
  • To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
  • Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
  • Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
  • Demonstrate a level of innovation and recommendations within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
  • Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
  • Maintain a high-quality standard that our customer expects.
  • Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
Planning and organising daily tasks.Skills and Experience:Essential
  • Previous proven technical and problem-solving experience in an electronic or mechanical manufacturing environment working across a range of products.
  • Able to read and understand circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
  • Ability to work on own and within a team.
  • Proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members.
  • Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
  • High level of initiative.
  • Good level of computer literacy.
  • Can do attitude.
  • Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to a high-quality standard.
  • HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline.
Desirable
  • Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards.
  • Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
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 hours25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays4 times your annual salary in life assuranceFlexible benefits packagePension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.Sports and Social clubSupportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application processNationality RequirementsCandidates 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 EmployerUltra 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 Electronics