Cleanroom Technician

All candidates who wish to be considered for this opportunity must have the full right to work in the UK status in place, as our client is unable to offer sponsorship or consider applications from individuals on a time restricted visa.

We are currently looking for a Cleanroom Technician for a precision engineering company in Hailsham.

The main purpose of this role will be: You will be responsible for the assembly of UHV Manipulation & sample handling sub-assemblies, including pre-test data recording and QC evaluation, working in our client's UHV Cleanroom.

The main requirements and employee accountabilities are: - Assembling mechanical and electrical components to build complex systems according to engineering drawings and specifications. - Carrying out specialist UHV compatible instrument wiring & electrical testing. - Maintaining 'UHV clean' process standards with all 'in vacuum' component parts and sub assemblies. - Supporting the transition of new hardware from NPI through to routine production, including writing any required manufacturing information documents & guides. - Maintaining and updating existing manufacturing instructions. - Supporting the maintenance of departmental records, particularly test data, quality control information, and serial numbering of instruments to provide a navigable history for future service and support.

Skills/Experience required for this role are: - Familiarity with the production of UHV compatible devices & instrumentation that utilize electron optics & ion optics principles would be advantageous. - Previous experience in a low volume customized product manufacturing environment is preferred. Ideally yielding a broad understanding and appreciation of precision hand fitting techniques, specialist wiring, and product test procedures. - Resilient under pressure, able to adhere to the predetermined timescales and deadlines. - Basic IT skills, including MS Office.

Must have exceptional maths abilities and cleanroom experience

Required Qualifications: - Ideally a relevant engineering degree/HND/HNC, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering. QBE or time served apprenticeship candidates can be considered. - Mechanical engineering Level 3. - Previous experience in a high technology manufacturing environment or clean room. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with a 12 pm Friday finish. Please note: the successful candidate will need to drive due to the location.

Benefits: - 25 days plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown) - Company pension scheme employee 3% employer 6% - Life Insurance 4* annual salary rising to 6* if join the company pension. - Occupational Health checks provided including an annual health check for all employees. - Occupational Sick Pay (dependant on length of service 1-3 weeks full pay) - Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses