Operations Technician

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 are at the heart of our success, which is why 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, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Operations Technician to join the Production Test Function. The Production Test function will test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet our customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. It ensures that the units under test have passed all the parameters as laid down in the Product Test Schedule before releasing. This includes in process test and inspection activities as well as the final release of products.

As Operations Technician you will be a technical and skilled individual providing support to others and contributing through application of technical expertise and knowledge gained through experience in clearly defined operations environments and formalised job-related training.

This role requires a high attention to detail and somebody who has experience of interpreting and reviewing controlled documentation.

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to define problems verbally and in writing
  
  

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Electronics background with 1-3 years of experience and an associated qualification
• Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Automated Testing and Fault Finding experience
• Lean Manufacturing awareness
  
  

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

The Cheltenham office has free parking, onsite restaurant and local transport links. In addition you will receive:

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• Early Finish on a Friday
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package (benefits such as, retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening and more!)
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
  
  

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.