Location:
Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2QY
Salary:
Dependent on experience
Contract:
Full time, Permanent
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm
Benefits
Permanent position (full time)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays, extra days holiday per 5 years up to 5 days
Employer contributed pension scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Progression & development opportunities
Training provided
On-site parking
Friendly environment in a family run business.
About Us
Surelock McGill Ltd has been designing, manufacturing and installing high performance door locking & bolting systems for over 50 years.
As leaders in the field, securing the people who secure the country, we continue to see tremendous growth and we continue to expand our business.
We have dozens of employees who have been with the company 25+ years and we're looking for experienced and passionate individuals to join our team.
We are based in Wokingham, Berkshire with roles available at our head office and others based around the country.
Job Purpose
An exciting position has become available for a full time Trainee Test and Development Technician to join a friendly team mostly based in Wokingham. Occasionally visits to the offices in Bedford, Manchester and other sites will be required.
Apprenticeships in conjunction with a college for Level 3 Engineering Technician or Level 2 Engineering Operative will be considered, and working hours may be adapted to suit college days.
Role Responsibilities
Learning to setting up test rigs and conducting destructive and non-destructive testing such as cycle tests, release forces, abuse, and any other adhoc testing
Learning use of pneumatics and control equipment
Learning to assemble and install locks for test
Assisting with maintaining test lab, equipment and calibration
Learning to work in accordance with test standards and quality procedures
Assisting with design of test equipment and test methods
Writing up testing reports
Feedback test results to the design and production teams to assist product research, design and development
Plus, any other tasks applicable to your role and experience as requested by Managers/Director
Role Requirements
Enthusiasm and aptitude for engineering
Willingness to learn
Keen to develop practical skills
Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office
Organized & tidy with good attention to detail
Proactive, driven and dynamic with a can-do attitude.
Good communication, flexibility and a team player.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Company
No Agencies Please.