Associate Technician

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Associate Technician to join the Operations team during a busy and exciting time for the business.,

• To build, inspect and test new build products to ATP documentation in accordance with the your scope of approval.
• To undertake fault diagnosis of returned items and provide a comprehensive strip report.
• Carry out repair and test of customers units as required.
• Carry out first off / patrol inspection of non-approved operators work, in line with their scope of approval.
• To assemble new build products and carry out repair of customer products in accordance with the drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• To undertake fault diagnosis of units that fail the ATP and provide a comprehensive strip report for customer returns.
• Carry out final ATP of customers units as required.
• Identify problems/issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as the cell link into quality, engineering & other areas of the business as needed.
  
  Full understanding of the expectations and requirements of your primary customer.
• Prior broad based cell experience (an understanding of the range and complexity of the products that the cell produces).
• A full understanding of the responsibility that comes from being an Ultra PCS certified inspection stamp holder.
• Ideally IPC certified.
• Ideally prior experience within an aerospace / defence environment and/or a formal engineering qualification (NVQ/C&G/ONC etc.)
• Evidence of an eye test within the last 2 years and appropriate actions taken where required.
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance, 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.

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., 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., 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.

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.Â
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process