Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition ID: REQ-10565

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is at the heart of our success, and 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 by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimized to support the unique challenges of dismounted soldiers. We help ensure our customers reach their destinations safely, achieve their objectives, and keep returning.

Flexible Working

We consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid home/office working, flexible hours, and part or full-time employment. Our values of 'innovating' and 'empowering' drive us. We trust you to get the job done, recognizing that our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems seeks an Operation Technician to test, fault find, and repair a range of products to meet customer commitments regarding quality and timelines.

As an Operations Technician, you will provide technical support, applying your expertise and experience in clearly defined operational environments and through formal training. This role requires high attention to detail and experience interpreting and reviewing controlled documentation.

Job purpose:

• Build, inspect, and test new products according to ATP documentation within your scope of approval.
• Test and inspect work performed by team members.
• Perform diagnostic testing and root cause analysis on non-conforming work to identify corrective actions.
• Undertake fault diagnosis on returned items and provide comprehensive reports.
• Repair and test customer units as required.
• Support the team as a technical champion, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble new products and repair customer products following drawings and instructions.
• Diagnose faults in units failing ATP and provide detailed reports.
• Perform final ATP testing of units.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and other departments.
• Review job progress annually for continuous improvement.
• Attend training for personal and company development.
• Adhere to company procedures.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Understanding of customer expectations and requirements.
• Respectful and courteous teamwork.
• Certified Ultra PCS stamp holder or equivalent responsibility.
• Ability to achieve IPC certification.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods, especially lean principles.
• At least 3 years' experience in aerospace/defence or formal engineering qualification (NVQ/C&G/ONC).
• Familiarity with 6S and Lean activities.

Benefits:

We offer flexible benefits and career development opportunities, including:

• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell days and bank holidays.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions based on service length.
• Sports and social clubs.
• Supportive environment with team events.

If interested, follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and undergo UK National Security Vetting.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, veteran status, or disability.