Job Description

Factory Technician

Full Time, Monday to Friday, Based in Erith/Belvedere border

Annual Salary: 25,000-31,000 dependant on skills & experience

2 shift patterns available: Day or Twilights

(extra 20% shift allowance for Twilight)

Progression opportunities.

Meridian Technical Services, based in Erith, is a busy and growing factory and part of a global Group with 18 sites around the world. Specialising in fire suppression cylinders. We are looking for pro-active hands-on people to join our team of Technicians.

In this busy hands on environment, the role incorporates a range of duties including yard work, operating our new cylinder processing machinery, inspection activities, paint spraying in our in-house paint shop and operating our complex cylinder filling machinery. Our gases are fire suppression gasses and are inert (non-flammable), you will receive very specific industry training for every role in our factory, we do not expect anyone to come with prior knowledge of our activities.

Cylinders processed through the factory are typically at least 5ft tall with various circumferences and the lightest weighing around 20kg. Our Technicians are required to safely move cylinders in between work stations using safe handling techniques and manual handling aids. Technicians will also help load and unload cylinders onto stillages and moving them around the yard on trollies and fork lift trucks (full training provided).

Essential skills:

Hands on experience using basic tools and machinery, preferably in a workplace setting but we will also consider experience gained through education, hobbies and /or interests. Ability to follow a process and recognise anything that does not fit. Good communication skills.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role

Working hours

Two Shift Pattern available on permanent basis:

Day Shift:

Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm (45 min break) Fri 7am-2:45pm (45 min break)

Twilight Shift - plus 20% shift allowance

Mon-Thurs 1pm-10pm (45 min break) Fri 1pm-8:45pm (45 min break)

Benefits include

Private Healthcare for all Employees and immediate family Monthly Bonus based on company performance 33 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced Employer Pension contributions Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Spend Scheme Long Service Awards Free Car parking available on-site Free tea/coffee/drinks/fruit
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person