Job Description
As part of our continuing growth of our Production team, Avidity Science are looking for a new Production Assembly & Testing Technician to be based at our facility in Long Crendon (near Thame, HP18 9BA).
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
Salary offered up to £28,000 dependant on experience, plus up to £1,700 annual bonus
We are happy to hear from applicant looking for flexible working arrangements as well as those looking for full time opportunities, and would invite applicants to detail their ideal working patterns in a cover letter attached to their application.
You will join our small, efficient Production team (currently a team of 5) and will have the chance to work on high-end precision Water purification devices which are built to the highest standards and shipped to a number of customer globally.
As Production Assembly Technician you will support the timely output of production of products in line with required standards. The successful candidate will be able to follow clear work instructions, have excellent attention to detail and have an energetic positive approach to the role. Previous experience within a production environment is desired, but full training will be given. Experience of product testing in a production environment will be a distinct advantage.
About the role
Some of the things you will be doing if you join us:
Assemble and test all products, electrical, mechanical or electro/mechanical as required by the demands identified via the production build forecasts and the sales demands.
Carry out all duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure that best practice is maintained at all times.
Maintenance of health and safety and 5S in areas of responsibility.
Maintenance of Management System procedures for the areas of responsibility that demonstrate compliance with the specified requirements of BS ISO9001.
Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and take a proactive approach to problem solving.
Application of team working ethic at all times and ensuring support for other/all members of the Production Team and related departments.
Involvement in packing and despatch.
Assist in the introduction of new products and processes.
Ensure all non-conformances, quality and assembly issues are informed to the Operations Delivery Manager in a timely manner.
Assist with product training for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
We’re keen to bring new people and ideas into the team; we don’t have a list of mandatory qualifications or skills to be considered for the role, although you’ll already be a skilled production/assembly employee with demonstrable experience of working in production environment using basic hand tools. However, some or all of the following could be expected of you:
Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision given work instructions and or training on a wide range of assembly tasks, with good attention to detail.
Team player; maintains a positive attitude to work showing respect for other staff and visitors.
Excellent English skills, both verbal and written
IT literate
Mechanical/electrical experience; an electro/mechanical engineering qualification is desired
Experience of manual handling
Willingness to learn and contribute
Typical production working times are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Working at Avidity Science
We work in a Production assembly environment with an informal atmosphere. A collaborative approach is encouraged – we try to make this a fun and productive place to work, where we can always learn new things. Avidity offers competitive salaries, as well as the following employee benefits:
25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
Pension contributions matched up to 8%
Death in service life assurance (3x Salary)
Enhanced Parental Leave Allowances
Vitality Private Healthcare (after 1 months’ service)
Health Cash Plan (after 1 months' service)
Octopus Money Financial Coaching
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free tea & coffee on site
Team social activities including Christmas party
Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset – our people and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally.
To be successful in being considered for this role you will live in a commutable distance and have pre-existing right to work in the UK.
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