Technician Machinist

4 weeks ago

Leyland, United Kingdom UTAC Full time

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Job Description

The UTAC Leyland site comprises three main test departments: Structures, Interiors and Electric Drive Unit (EDU). Each department has a range of laboratories and test rigs which are used to test and evaluate the environmental performance, strength and durability of whole vehicles, electric drivetrains, sub-systems, and components for a wide range of automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. The Fabrication and Manufacturing department supports the test departments (and other support departments) with the manufacture of test fixtures, components and rig parts.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and working alongside another technician machinist, the position requires someone who is flexible and skilled in the use of various manual machine tools to manufacture one-off and small batch components from design drawings provided by the test departments, aswell as assisting the test departments with rig assembly, fitting and test support as required.

The technician machinist must be competent at reading and reviewing engineering drawings supplied by the test departments, and be able to provide time estimates for work, as well as providing any expertise/adviceas necessary with regard to machining process and tolerances etc.

It is expected that all work is completed within agreed times and is of the highest quality, whist maintaining Health & Safety standards at all times

Role & Responsibilities

  • Liaise and work with engineering staff to manufactureparts as required to support the Test Departments using thevarious manual machines within the shop:
    • Milling machine
    • Jig borer
    • Centre lathe
    • Capstan lathe
    • Surface and tool grinders
  • Work flexibly to provide technician support to the test departments as required
  • Ensure all Health & Safety and quality procedures are adhered to
  • Ordering of stock
  • Develop initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency
  • Day to day housekeeping and maintenanceof the Machine Shop
  • Provides basic level of facility breakdown diagnostics and resolution
  • Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Other Skills and personal behaviours

  • Basic PC skills.
  • Goodinterpersonal communication skills
  • Good organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Methodical, flexible, self-driven and reliable
  • Highly motivated team player
  • Represents high company standards
  • Customer focused

Physical Requirements

  • The successful candidate is required to have manual handling experience (up to 25kg maximum)
  • Activities will include bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity

Advantageous Qualities:

  • Automotive experience would be an advantage
  • Experience with prototype and one-off work
  • Proficiency inComputer Aided Design and Microsoft Office applications
  • Fabrication and welding experience
  • Confident in writing risk assessments and awareness of COSHH
  • Strong awareness of Health and Safety regulations
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Forklift truck license

Other

  • Standard day shift – 37 hours per week over 4.5 days
  • Flexibility to travel as and when required
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
  • NOTE: This position be will based on site – Leyland, Lancashire
Qualifications

Time served machinist or similar

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

  • Life Cover
  • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
  • Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
  • Healthcare cashback plans
  • Generous holiday benefits
  • Contributorypension schemes
  • Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
  • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

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