Job Description
Job Description:
We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our team in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
This role will provide support to development project activities and manage equipment set-up and modifications, sample manufacture, testing and evaluation.
Work activities will also include equipment service/maintenance, generating work instructions defining equipment use and test protocols, delivering training, completing mandatory safety assessments and checks on new and existing equipment, and completing associated documentation.
Main Responsibilities
Organising and coordinating on-site trials: Find and source the necessary documentation for trial: tooling specifications, engineering standards of manufacture, tool matches; should be able to locate tooling on site and complete the setup of the required equipment.
Manufacture, measurement and evaluation of samples: know how to use on-site equipment for quality checks and understand good product vs bad product and what adjustments are required.
Key contact responsibilities: Creating and maintaining safety documentation for equipment, training others, liaising with required maintenance providers, fault finding and providing support for resolution.
Area management responsibilities: deputy duty holder if required, maintenance and up keep responsibilities for the area, house keeping/5S.
Required Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3, plus HNC or equivalent (other engineering qualifications considered)
Proven experience in mechanical engineering, including development, manufacture, assembly, commissioning or servicing of production tooling and equipment
Strong fitter’s skills: assembling tooling, clocking and precision‑setting machines, producing samples to specification
Ability to interpret technical drawings and data graphs
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and troubleshoot equipment/process issues
Willing to undertake occasional travel to UK and European Crown plants to support project trials
Excellent communication skills
Ability to problem solve and work under pressure