Workshop Technician – Multi skilled

A great opportunity to work in the Prototyping Workshop of a global consultancy company developing parts for consumer medical defence food & beverage packaging and many other industries.

PAs Design Engineering and Science (DES) function helps clients conceive build and scale complex physical and digitally connected products. By combining deep scientific expertise world-class engineering and human-centred design we support organisations through every stage of innovation from early concept development and applied R&D through to regulated real-world deployments at scale.

As part of a globally integrated team of more than 400 specialists across the UK Ireland and the US you will work at the intersection of innovation strategy product development and applied R&D. We partner with organisations ranging from ambitious start-ups to established global leaders across the MedTech Defence Consumer Industrial Transport and Energy sectors. Our multidisciplinary capabilities span software electronics mechanical engineering industrial design research and scientific testing enabling us to transform ideas into scalable commercial realities. We are recognised for tackling complex challenges where technical depth commercial impact and real-world delivery matter most.

Within this environment precision machining will be your core skill giving you the opportunity to program and manufacture components using our range of CNC mills and lathes. Working closely with engineers scientists and designers you will also utilise our extensive suite of 3D printing technologies to help bring innovative concepts to life supporting projects that span multiple sectors and technologies.

An enthusiastic and curious self-starter you will be passionate about your craft and motivated to continually develop your skills. You will enjoy collaborating with our creators discussing new ideas challenging conventional thinking and contributing to innovative solutions while proactively seeking opportunities to broaden your expertise and advance your professional development.

Qualifications :

We are looking for a technician with strong precision machining experience as a core skill with the aptitude and desire to develop across our wide range of prototyping equipment.

Youll frequently find yourself working within multi-disciplinary assignment teams where youll be expected to share your experience and knowledge of making things happen so strong and confident communication is key.

Essential

• Manual and CNC milling & turning.
• CADCAM experience preferably Solidworks.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop 3d printing skills.
• Teams and MS Office competent.
• Confidence in communication at all levels in a multi-disciplinary assignment team.
• Proactive pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem solving.

Desirable

• 3D printing experience - SLA DLP FDM Polyjet
• EDM machining - wire erosion & die sinking.
• Design & manufacture of test rigs and mould tools.
• Precision assembly.
• Pneumatic/electropneumatic experience.
• Testing inspection and data collection.
• Injection moulding.
• Modelmaking resin & silicone casting vac forming vac casting.

Full training will be provided to help you succeed in an interesting challenging and fast-moving environment where you will be working with a range of enthusiastic and experienced engineers scientists and designers

This role would suit a talented and confident technician looking to further their skills and work on the broadest range of rewarding projects in an environment where continuous development and a willingness to solve problems and openly share knowledge is the norm.

We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If youre unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Governments guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information :

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time