Workshop Technician and Supervisor

at  GEOPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTIGATIONS LIMITED

OVERVIEW

The Technician and Workshop Supervisor role is a key member of the team, supporting the engineering development and construction of Geoptic’s detection systems. The successful person will work within the engineering team, with experience of electronics and mechanical design and build. Part of the role will drive excellence in health and safety compliance within the company’s workshop environment, developing processes that abide with the UK HSE’s guidance and company policies.
The successful person will also be a leading member of the survey team, working night shifts, including some weekends, to survey infrastructure around the UK. The role holder will need to develop a solid understanding of the Geoptic survey team responsibilities to its clients. A strong personality, technical understanding and drive are needed to acquire high quality data for a successful survey shift.

EXPERIENCE

• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline is essential; advanced degrees are advantageous.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a laboratory/workshop environment is required.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and practices related to laboratory operations.
• Excellent mathematical skills for data analysis and interpretation are necessary.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical and electronic design principles, with hands-on experience in instrumentation troubleshooting and integrated system upkeep/ maintenance
• Negotiation with suppliers
• Budgeting and estimating costs and time to complete tasks
• Diagnosing, repairing and replacing faulty equipment
• Running equipment tests and reporting
• Writing of reports, safety documentation, and maintenance plans
• Experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory environment
• Comprehensive understanding of H&S protocols including conducting risk and COSHH assessments
• Knowledge of accreditation procedures
  This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic laboratory setting while leading a team committed to excellence in scientific research, instrumentation production and maintenance and quality assurance.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hook RG29 1SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full and Clean UK/EU Driver’s Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/02/2025
Reference ID: Technician and Laboratory Superviso

• On-site Technical Support to Geoptic’s survey and technology development programmes
• Electronics design skills
• Experience of working in small scientific/engineering teams
• Knowledge and willingness to contribute to the company’s health and safety processes and policy
• Training new users on equipment
• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines and industry standards
• Implement and monitor quality control programs
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory activities and ensuring auditing requirements are met
• Liaise with other teams to support production and business operations
• Oversee the ordering and storage of laboratory supplies ensuring safe handling and appropriate stock levels
• Experience of configuration of computational hardware (e.g. installation of memory, hard drives etc).
• Supervising surveys on site including some overnight and/or weekend working
• Provide technical support in our workshops: developing, maintaining and testing survey systems
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience of 3D Printing Design and Manufacturing for prototyping
• Supervise daily laboratory operations to ensure compliance with established protocols and procedures.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepare reports on laboratory activities, presenting findings to project clients as required.