Production Process Technician

The Job Role

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 6 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.

Based at our Production Facility at Rotherwas, due to the continuing growth of the Manufacturing and Dispatch departments, an opportunity has arisen for a TECHTEST PRODUCTION PROCESS TECHNICIAN, to work in close association with the Process Department, in the generation and maintenance of all required processes and operational standards in Techtest, affiliated departments and additional required areas.

Requisite capabilities:

Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and monitoring of Production processes and will be responsible for the daily operation of the Techtest manufacturing MRP system used to manufacture products utilised on airborne Search and Rescue equipment and ideally possess:

• Strong organisational skills and display a sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.
• A manufacturing background is preferable but not essential.
• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills, including advanced Excel skills.
• An electronics background is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring of active processes to ensure compliance with all required standards.

• Collation of information for generation of monthly manufacturing activity analysis.

• Maintain the policy of continuous improvement in all aspects of Techtest Process.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days. 
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
  
  We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.
• Full time position.
• Immediate start.          
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch.  No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
  
  Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.