Job title: Metrologist
Reference: 51010
Location: Halewood, Merseyside
Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £46,587.88 basic pay per annum (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 33 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays) potential earnings up to £59,299.54 detailed below in shift pattern information
Employer
GPW Recruitment are partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood to recruit a Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist. Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 700 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford are currently investing up to £230 million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles.
The role
As the Metrologist / Measurement Room Specialist, you will be part of the plant Quality Department and be responsible for working in both metrology and metallurgical laboratories measuring internal and externally purchased components and supporting the maintenance of measurement systems. You will work with a varied range of teams including engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel to deliver projects and services which support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transforming into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.
Benefits and Offer
* £46,587.88 basic pay per annum (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus) plus 33 days holiday per year (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays) potential earnings up to £59,299.54 detailed below in shift pattern information
* Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme
* A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount
* A great salary increasing yearly, along with a competitive pension scheme
* An 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 and Shift Pattern
Currently working a 3 shift system;
Earlies (Early Shift):
* Monday: 6.30am-3pm
* Tuesday - Thursday: 7am-3pm
* Friday: 7am-12pm
Lates (Late Shift):
* Monday - Thursday: 3pm-11pm
* Friday: 12pm-5.30pm
Nights (Night Shift):
* Monday - Thursday: 11pm-7am
* Friday: 5.30pm-11pm
Where you'll receive a 27.5% shift allowance, you will need to be flexible to work any shift pattern aligned with business requirements. Halewood's standard hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7:00-15:30 and Friday 7:00-12:30
Qualifications and Experience
* Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship and 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, Excel.
* Strong communication skills.
* The ability to read engineering drawings.
* Self-motivated, adaptable and willingness to learn.
* Proven ability to work in a Team including self-motivated and flexible.
* Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.
* Experience with CMM, calibration, programming, GDT (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
Key Responsibilities
* Support commissioning of new measurement equipment.
* Measurement of 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.
* Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.
Additional Information
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.
Proposed start date: ASAP - Based on personal availability if you accept the offer of employment.
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