Test Operator
Recruiter
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Listed on
15th September 2020
Location
Didcot
Salary/Rate
£31305 - £34028
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Test OperatorHarwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire
£31,305 - £34,028
Full time / Part Time (Minimum 30 hours)
Permanent About Us The Science & Technology Facilities Council is a partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. The UK has invested £99m in the National Satellite Test Facility, in construction at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell. This facility will provide a world class set of co-located families for the assembly, integration and testing of space payloads and satellites. The facility will have the capability to conduct Vibration, Acoustic, Thermal, Pyroshock, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and antennae testing for payloads up to 7 tonnes within clean room conditions. The NSTF is currently in the early construction phase, anticipated to finish construction in 2020, and moving into facility commissioning in 2020/21. About the role You will be operating a range of test activities in Thermal Vacuum Testing groups in our existing and future facilities. You will work under the direction of a Principal Test Engineer with them present for the larger campaigns, or for lower complexity testing. During the test campaigns there will be the requirement for 24hr shift working, the current practice is a 12 hour shift pattern, for which additional payment will be made. There may also be the requirement to be on an on-call rota to support testing and there would be additional payment to recompense for this function. The duties and responsibilities are: Possible direct line management responsibilities for junior test operators Responsible for preparing and conducting the tests Responsible for the safe operation of the equipment Support the creation and maintenance of the operational procedures relevant to the equipment Support the Principal Test Engineer at bid stage for the test facilities About you You will be able to demonstrate technical competence in a related field with demonstrable commitment to safe, clean and orderly working. You will have the ability to work with test hardware, tools and workshop equipment and have the ability to follow written procedures. You will also be an excellent communicator both written and verbal with a strong customer focus within the bounds of the contracted service. You will be dedicated, self-motivated with a responsible approach to health and safety management and be able to multi-task and prioritise against a heavy workload. What we offer STFC offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies, a subsidised restaurant and good public transport links. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Applications are handled by UK Shared Business Services, to apply please click the apply button.
