Manufacturing Engineering Technician 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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Position Overview & Specifications
Manufacturing Engineering Technician 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Description
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, overtime if needed.
Will need to be fully flexible to work across the following shift patterns
- Days 6:00am -2:00pm
- Afternoons 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Nights 10pm-6am
Salary is £27,675 – £33,840 depending on skills and experience plus a £95.00 per week shift premium.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- To perform general administrative work, workstation layouts, spreadsheets, presentations, updating training information and statistics and key performance indicators (KPI).
- To work as part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team to support the dayto-day safety, quality and production issues at Darlington Engine Plant, ensuring cost is adhered to for department budgets.
- Supporting manufacturing set up
- Problem solving, reporting safety incidents
- Supporting projects such as mix implementing and talking to suppliers
- Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.
- Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements.
- Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.
- Performs work in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and specifications using various tools, measuring and testing instruments.
- Performs skilled activities which support manufacturing business needs. Selects and uses appropriate tools, machinery and specialty equipment completing work with limited guidance. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience
- Computer literacy including Microsoft package (Word, PowerPoint & Excel).
- Knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects.
- Computer Literate
- Project Management
Job MANUFACTURING
Primary Location United Kingdom-England-Darlington-UK, Darlington, Cummins Engine Co Ltd
Job Type Shop
Recruitment Job Type Shop
Job Posting Jan 25, 2023, 4:21:08 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Organization Engine Business
Req ID: 23000091
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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