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Instrument Technician (Vacuum Engineering)

Hailsham
7 months ago
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Instrument Technician (Vacuum Engineering)

£28,000 - £38,000 + Flexible Hours + Monthly Bonuses + Private Healthcare + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Hailsham, East Sussex

Are you an Instrument Technician or similar with a background in Vacuum Engineering looking to join a rapidly growing company who work with the largest names in the industry including Thermo Fisher, Hitachi, Unilever and more, working on the highest quality products which will be distributed globally?

Do you want to work somewhere where you will be valued, with monthly bonuses, private healthcare, flexible working and other notable benefits?

This company, established in the 1970's manufacture scientific instruments for a global client base, including top industry names as well as leading UK universities and more. Due to their continued growth, they are looking to add an Instrument Technician to their team.

In this dynamic role you will join the tight-knit cryogenics team, reporting to the Production Manager you will be interpreting Engineering drawings and assembling vacuum instruments. You will be involved in all stages of the product lifecycle, including testing and calibrating the finished product. You will work closely with other members of the team, ensuring work is completed to a high standard,

This role would suit someone with a Mechanical Assembly background, with experience in Vacuum Engineering looking to join an excellent company who value their employees, with ongoing training and development, as you work on exciting products for an impressive client base.

The Role:

Interpret Engineering drawings.
Assembling vacuum instruments, building and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
37 hours a week with flexible working.The Person:

Vacuum Engineering experience.
Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Commutable to Hailsham, East Sussex.Reference: BBBH17575

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