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Mechanical Technician

​Job Description Immediate start ongoing contract PAYE £13.42 per hour, all hours worked (days) Job Title: Mechanical Technician Base Location: Stafford JOB PURPOSE The role of the Mechanical Technician is to provide serviceable equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards for Air, Land and Maritime environments. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 1. Work in accordance with individual skill sets and training ensuring that the correct knowledge is maintain and current1. 2. Upon arrival of equipment carry out a survey, in-depth diagnosis to component level and test to assess the initial condition and serviceability. 3. Assist in the creation of costings and bill of material to complete each task for the customer approval. 4. Carry out maintenance, modification or repair of equipment and test to ensure full serviceability achieved. 5. Complete all relevant paperwork as required to meet internal and legal obligations, for example, F731 and JAMES form 7. 6. Ensure all work undertaken follows the relevant procedures as defined in the DECA business system and complies with all statutory requirements such as COSHH. 7. Manage own time and workload to meet the requirements of the teams supply plan, satisfying the business and customer delivery requirements. 8. Assist colleagues and apprentices by sharing experience and knowledge as required. 9. Carry out all work in accordance with the specified Approved Source Information (ASI) in either hard copy and/or online. 10. Ensure all relevant mandatory training is kept up to date. 11. Ensure tool control is maintained in accordance with the DECA business system. 12. Maintain work area to the required level of cleanliness to avoid Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and understand why this is important. 13. Display a high degree of personal professionalism in all aspects of the role. 1 In the interest of safety and airworthiness there is a chain of individual responsibilities for the maintenance work and a system of recording work carried out. Once signed maintenance documents constitute legally binding certificates. Human nature may give rise to an error ( a genuine mistake) or a violation (a deliberate deviation from a rule or procedure). If the business supplies the correct tools, documents, processes and procedure and the individual choses to deliberately deviate from the aforementioned, they may be liable to prosecution. 14. Where circumstances allow, carry out tasks off site at customer locations and/or remote unmanned sites as part of a team or autonomously. 15. When interacting internally and externally with visitors and potential customers and when working off site portray and display the DECA Purpose, Values and Aims at all times. 16. Show a willingness to undertake training internally or externally in support of new or emergent tasks. 17. Training of apprentices and new starters. 18. If required, stand in as team leader to cover a short term absence which may be annual leave, sickness or temporary secondment when team working offsite to maintain an effective focal point for the team. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS · Must be able to follow mechanical test procedures using a variety of specialist and general purpose test equipment. · Ability to diagnose mechanical faults down to component level. · Knowledge of how to carry out repairs and modifications to a wide range of equipment, varying in complexity and age. · Have an understanding of, and the ability to interpret, complex circuit diagrams and technical drawings. · Have an excellent understanding of practical and theoretical mechanics from basic to a complex level. · Understand the dangers of safely testing and working on live equipment, which can include high levels of current and voltage, high pressure fluids, air and gasses. · Exhibit and maintain a broad skill set thus enabling the required flexibility to maintain the capability to work on a diverse range of equipment. · Essential to possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internal IT systems such as JAMES. · Be trained to the appropriate level in the use of MHE required to carry out tasks in compliance of all processes and risk assessments. · Ability to identify trends or common faults. · Knowledge all relevant internal and external policies and processes. INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB · Carrying out fault finding on complex equipment with no or minimal guidance from the ASI using engineering knowledge and best practice techniques. · Identifying the root cause of problems, not just addressing the symptoms. · Having to react to customers operational requirements resulting in unplanned work being scheduled with no or minimal notice. At its extreme this can mean a turn around time measured in hours rather than days. A large degree of autonomy is placed on the technician to fulfil work in a timely manner, planning it within the overall needs of the team and the business. · Having to confirm serviceability of equipment worked by others of an equivalent grade technicians, and authorising the workl carried out. · Certifying equipment that will be used in the process to decide if an aircraft if fit for flight. COMMUNICATION DEMANDS OF THE JOB · Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts at various levels using email, telephone and face-to-face. · Advise first line customers on faults over the phone, without being onsite to see equipment. · Exchange knowledge with other technicians. · Off site visits as Subject Matter Experts in support of the DECA commercial team in pursuance of new and emerging work. · Frequent face-to-face customer interaction onsite at DECA. · Liaise with customer site management whilst working alone offsite. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Lifting – most tasks are themselves physically heavy, others require weights to be moved as part of the test procedure. · The majority of tasks require manual dexterity, sometimes resulting in physical stress and tiredness. · Virtually all tasks require the use of fuels, oils and lubricants and are subject to high levels of noise with the resultant need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). · Cryogenic tasks have particular hazards such as the use of and handling Nitrogen and Oxygen both in gaseous and liquid forms. · Emotional demands include: · Pressure of making accurate decisions within a tight time frame. · Responsibility of being liable for the serviceability and reliability of the equipment. · The burden of highlighting poor procedures or bad practices to colleagues and customers. · Testing cylinders and pressure vessels using extreme pressures up to and including 10,000 psi. · Responsibility of talking to customers/engineers both within our business and externally, some of which being senior officials of the MOD and other external clients. · Working in confined spaces inside equipment and through small hatches in bulkheads. WORK ENVIRONMENT · The main body of the work carried out at Stafford is contained within Building 10,and building 34A although all tasks can be anywhere across the DECA site. This building is only heated for part of the year and temperatures can vary wildly, lighting is not always adequate and additional lighting maybe required. Most tasks require the use of some form of Petroleum, Oils or Lubricants (POL), paints, adhesives and solvents, the use of which is controlled and all relevant safety equipment and PPE is provided. There are however several process rooms and satellite areas which have different environmental considerations. These are: · Air Separation Unit Test area (building 34a). This area is not currently air conditioned and is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. This area can contain liquid oxygen and nitrogen. There is a drench shower to use in emergencies where a total body flush is required, but this is outside so is obviously cold in the winter. All relevant safety equipment and PPE/RPE is provided. · Generator Run Up Bay. This bay has no air conditioning so temperatures vary being hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The room is also very noisy. All relevant safety equipment and PPE is provided. · Some equipment is too large to run and test inside and therefore has to be tested outside all year round in all weather conditions. · With electronic equipment there is a need to work in a Static Handling Area (SHA) to avoid damage caused through electrostatic discharge. This requires knowledge and use of procedures and tools appropriate to the task. · Off site locations at various military sites as requested by customers which maybe inside or outside and have restricted access to washroom/WC facilities. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Have completed a recognised relevant Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or similar accredited training. Served in a similar military repair role should be deemed sufficient if proof of experience could be verified. · Experience working with one or more in hydraulics, pneumatics and/or refrigeration. · Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office etc.

Electronics Avionics Engineer

25,826

Electronics Avionics Engineer (to be trained as a Medical & Dental Service Technician) Starting Salary £25,826 per annum Summary To inspect, install, service and repair all types of medical, dental and veterinary equipment for the MoD whilst working predominantly at customer’s sites. Location Stafford - Travel to other Sites Plan scheduled equipment programs for the team including liaison with customer. Inspection, installation, servicing and repair of various types of Medical, Dental & Veterinary equipment held by MoD customer units. Diagnosis of faults to major component level and specification testing of all Medical & Dental equipment (both Mechanical and Electronic) using MoD publications and Manufacturers manuals. Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs as soon as reasonably practical, taking into account priorities and customer target dates. Co-ordinate the provision of spares with MDSS customer and equipment OEM’s. Be responsible for the investigation, completion and maintenance of all associated assessments, inspections and checks. Safety is a primary consideration and work of high integrity is paramount . You will be required to hold a full UK driving licence and maintain a high level of driving competence at all times when driving a our Clients vehicle. Job description Plan and carry out scheduled equipment servicing and inspections in liaison with the customer whilst working at the customers site. Plan and carry out unscheduled servicing, repairs and tests prior to issue in liaison with the customer. Manage and co-ordinate manpower and resources to meet planned targets to achieve a high level of serviceability and reduce equipment down time. Required to make on the spot engineering decisions on equipment, including withdrawal from use where patient or user safety is concerned. Act as a Subject Matter Expert on issues including equipment care and maintenance, records and document keeping, future equipment and infrastructure requirements. Be a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) both for the work carried out by yourself and in an advisory capacity for the customer, maintaining the radiation dosimeters worn locally by the MDSS Team and ensuring they are sent to DSTL for monitoring and the results are observed and acted upon if necessary. Keep up to date with current equipment servicing requirements as detailed in the Army Equipment Support Publications documents (AESP’s), Defence Infrastructure Notices (DIN’s) and Joint Service Publications (JSP’s). Use Perseus, the inhouse medical and dental management database, as is required by JSP473 and relevant AESP’s, to: • Plan upcoming work schedules. • Maintain equipment histories and current site holdings. • Maintain site information and contact information. • Raise and close down completed scheduled jobs. • Raise, progress and close down unscheduled jobs. • Register new equipment’s following a TPI. • Order spares required for all aspects of the job. Both servicing consumables and job/repair specific spare parts. • Manage the calibration of the locally held test equipment. The raising and control of all necessary maintenance and performance records as required by JSP 473 and relevant AESP’s Maintain the serviceability of locally held test equipment, ensuring it’s within calibration. To raise and administer contracts for the servicing, repair and calibration of Medical, Dental and Test equipment. This includes despatching the items and receipting when complete. These contracts are arranged through the Equipment Managers nominated contractor using AFG 8800 Maintain the stocks of locally held office consumables and restocking when required by completing the internal Request for Contract Action (RCA) process. Maintain the locally held PPE. Using the RCA process for any items required. Maintain COSHH management and risk assessments. Maintain the MDSS leased vehicles held locally, including completion of daily Authority to use Document (ATUD) and co-ordinating servicing and repairs. To act as storekeeper for any spares received. To administer the repair of any equipment’s requiring servicing/repair by the OEM. Through the AFG8800 process with Team Leidos. To carry out training as required. Both equipment/work specific and civil service mandatory training. Mentor and train new starters and apprentices. For MDSS’s at remote locations i.e. not attached to a supporting our clients workshop facility there are extra responsibilities: • Arrange maintenance, repair and security of their buildings and fixtures, also attending mandatory safety and security meeting at parent unit. • Arrange with couriers collection and delivery of any equipment requiring off site repair and calibration. This includes packaging of said items. Comply with the customers local radiation rules. FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION Recognised and relevant training/qualifications in an Electronic & Electronic Engineering or Military equivalent . This is a pre-requisite to get onto MOD Lyneham course. If the candidate does not have this qualification, they will not get on the course. They check  every candidate. MoD biomedical engineering certificate as required by JSP 473. If completed previously, just refresher course will be required and will be arranged once employed. Successful applicant will be required to attend a three month course and qualify in the Medical, Dental and veterinary course at the Defence School of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering, currently held at Lyneham. Required to complete and pass to be able to successfully work on and sign for Medical and Dental equipment. Responsibilities Essential: Recognised and relevant training/qualifications in an Electronic & Electronic Engineering or Military equivalent Full UK driving licence MoD biomedical engineering certificate as required by JSP 473 or will agree to attend a 12 week residential course (currently MoD Lyneham) prior to starting in the post. Desirable: A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. (Word, Excel etc.). Benefits • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension • 26.5 days holiday per annum rising to 31.5 after 5 years’ service excluding Bank Holidays

Technical Sales Representative

35000

​MPI have a requirement for a Permanent Technical Sales Representative to be based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. PE27 3WJThe rate of pay is £35K per annum.Approx. 37 hours per week Monday - FridayOur Client are market leaders in orbital welding, specialist welding and assembly of gas and liquid handling systems using stainless steel and high nickel alloys for both in-house and on-site installations, to a variety of clients within the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and scientific industries. They are looking for a technically minded representative to cover the Northern region of the UK. Ideally from a pharmaceutical processing or semiconductor facilities/services background, or similar process industry. This is a mid-level sales role taking responsibility for existing clients and also developing new contacts and customers within the designated territory, developing new accounts and expanding the exposure of our Client. Duties:Responsible for sales activities within the Northern region of the UKManage the existing customer base, as well as developing new opportunities‘cold calling’ and following up on leads generated by the sales and marketing teamIt’s expected that c.25% of time out visiting customers in the designated territoryFormally presenting to small groups of engineers, introducing the company and servicesAttend trade shows and conferences in the UK when required (including those outside territory)Managing and maintaining customer contacts, opportunities and forecasts through CRMEngaging with other internal departments within Orbital Fabrications to generate customer proposals Reporting back on market and competitor activities within the designated territory Requirements:  · Ideally in the pharma processing industry, semiconductor facilities or similar background·                     Previous sales experience, or strong engineering background looking to move into sales·                     Technically minded, with a mechanical engineering background·                     Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills·                  Excellent verbal and written communications skills·                     Confident in picking up the phone and cold calling a new prospective contact·                     Driving License (Clean)·                     Company car or car allowance·                     Company share bonus, dependent on company and personal performance

Mechanical Fitter

​MPI are looking for 2 x Mechanical Fitters for a six month contract to be based at Cranfield University Rates are:£19.00 Umbrella£17.17 PSC£14.75 payeThis role is deemed in-scope of IR35 Hours 37 per week Our client  has secured an exciting contract to install and operate a supersonic wind tunnel to be based at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire. This will be a large installation consisting of compressors, large receivers and pipework to a working section with all the relevant control gear. There is lots of kit to disconnect and move before our client can even begin installing equipment. Applicants would need to be mechanically biased and physically fit due to the nature of the work needed to be undertaken If you are interested, please send your CV to julieb@mpi.ltd.uk