Job details
Job title: Measurement Room Specialist
Reference: 51010
Location: Halewood, Merseyside
Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £46,587.88 (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation & 8 bank holidays)
Overview
Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 600 people. The plant has a proud 60‑year history as a local employer and is dedicated to manufacturing high‑quality products. Ford is investing up to £230 million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future all‑electric passenger and commercial vehicles.
Role
The Measurement Room Specialist will be part of the plant Quality Department, working in both metrology and metallurgical laboratories to measure internal and externally purchased components. You will collaborate with a varied range of teams—including engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel—to deliver projects and services that support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transitioning into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.
Benefits / On Offer
* Salary of £46,587.88 per annum (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation & 8 bank holidays)
* Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to participate in Ford's Privilege scheme, allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount
* Competitive pension scheme with annual salary increases
* Excellent work‑life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* On‑site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room
Hours
Flexible to work any shift pattern aligned with business requirements.
Typical shifts include:
* Monday to Thursday: 7:00–15:30 (Standard); 3‑shift option available
* Friday: 7:00–12:30 (Standard); 3‑shift option available
* Early shift – Monday: 6:30 am–3 pm; Tuesday–Thursday: 7 am–3 pm; Friday: 7 am–12 pm
* Late shift – Monday–Thursday: 3 pm–11 pm; Friday: 12 pm–5:30 pm
* Night shift – Monday–Thursday: 11 pm–7 am; Friday: 5:30 pm–11 pm
If you work shifts, a 27.5 % shift allowance is provided.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or an HNC/HND equivalent in a relevant subject
* Good knowledge of measurement principles and processes
* Background in metrology laboratory measurement preferable
* Computer literacy – good knowledge of Word and Excel
* Strong communication skills
* The ability to read engineering drawings
* Self‑motivated, adaptable and willing to learn
* Proven ability to work in a team, being self‑motivated and flexible
* Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation
External training will be provided to gain further experience, along with a comprehensive internal training plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Support commissioning of new measurement equipment
* Measure internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment
* Support the development of test methods and continuous improvement opportunities
* Produce measurement reports for components measured
* Assist with quality investigations providing measuring support
* Work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets
About Ford
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employs over 13,000 individuals.
The Ford+ plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. By focusing on the creation of vehicles that meet customer true demands, reducing costs, introducing exciting new technology, enhancing quality and improving efficiency.
Future Prospects
The business invests significantly in employee development. FHTL supports onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement.
Start date
Proposed start date: ASAP – based on personal availability if you accept the offer of employment.
Diversity and Equality
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.
Application Process
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