Test Technician - Electro Mechanical

Are you a Test Technician?

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy?

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is recruiting a TEST TECHNICIAN - ELECTRO MECHANICAL for the site in Blyth to ensure test programs are delivered to customer expectations and that we are continuously improving the work processes and environment.

The role will be an integral member of the team and will help to ensure the accurate setup of test pieces to the required standards and procedures of the site.

What will I do?

• Setup test pieces and test rigs, including supporting equipment and systems within the facilities, to the required standard
• Install, test and commission power and control systems as part of a test setup
• Install sensors and instrumentation to test pieces and facilities
• Carry out fault finding on electrical systems such as PLCs, Data Acquisition Systems and power networks
• Ensure SHEQ management tasks and documentation are completed correctly and fully and are relevant to the task (e.g. Risk Assessment, work procedures, COSHH Assessments)
• Contribute to and implement continuous improvement plans and solutions
• Be part of a team that carries out operation and fault-finding of mechanical systems, including cooling, lubrication, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Actively support 5S in the workplace

What are we looking for?

• Time-served Electrical Technician with HNC or equivalent experience
• Good experience of industrial electrical installation
• Good understanding of electrical principles and ability to carry out electrical testing and fault-finding
• Good experience of a range of electrical sensors and instrumentation
• Experience of PLC systems
• Experience of mechanical systems and principles
• Experience of working with heavy machinery and plant in an industrial environment
• Work at Height certificate or willingness to take qualification
• Certified to operate MEWPs and other plant
• Able to interpret technical drawings and diagrams
• Experience of producing and working to risk assessments and method statements and Permit to Work systems.

What do we offer?

• Salary up to a maximum of £34k, depending on experience

• On-site role with paid overtime

• 38 days holidays including flexible bank holidays and option to buy 5 days extra

• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance and health care scheme as standard

• Electric vehicle and bike2work salary sacrifice schemes

• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+

• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500

ORE Catapult understands the importance of ensuring everyone can be heard, valued, is able to put forward ideas and feels part of something bigger. In a company like ours, that's always pushing boundaries on innovation, we believe diversity of our people is key to getting a range of ideas, points of view and different perspectives that ultimately ensures our success as a business. We also understand that some candidates tend to apply only when they tick every box of the criteria stated on an advert. If you don’t tick every box but do feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we’d encourage you to still go ahead and make an application.