Workshop Technician

Fortescue is seeking a full-time Workshop Technician in Kidlington, UK, to assemble complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The role involves in-build testing, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to delivery schedules. Applicants should have relevant manufacturing qualifications or experience and a background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Benefits include a bonus scheme, pension, health insurance, and more. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
• Kidlington
• Full-time
• Permanent
• 40 hours per week

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Technician to join our Kidlington based Prototype department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, this is a key role where the successful individual will be required to assemble complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies whilst adhering to specific delivery schedules and whilst working to a very high standard of attention to detail and quality.

What You Will Do
• In-build testing and validation of assembled components
• Liaising with the appropriate Team Leader to deliver products to the agreed schedule
• Working to and assisting in developing assembly and test procedures
• Assembly of production items and sub-assemblies
• Take ownership of the build area and associated products
• Maintaining accurate, traceable records
• Ensuring strict adherence to Fortescue Zero quality standards
• Using computerised systems to maintain build data integrity
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement activities
• Reporting issues within the work area and resolving them where appropriate.
• Maintaining the working area to acceptable cleanliness and safety standards

About You
• Job holder must possess a suitable manufacturing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a mechanical or electrical engineering environment
• Mechanical manufacturing, build knowledge & ability
• Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to use initiative and respond quickly to problems
• Flexible working approach
• Organised, precise and pragmatic approach to work
• Ability to work and operate in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills Ability to maintain high standards of staff and department presentation, as appropriate for a facility visited by potential customers and other VIP’s

What is in it for you?
• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2025