Operations Technician

Position; Operations Technician
Location; Milton Park
Salary; �24,000 - �28,000 per annum

About the role:
Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in the Milton Park area who are looking for an Operations Technichian.

Responsibilities;

* Carry out all operations associated with receipt, unloading, storage, manipulation, testing, loading and despatch of radiation source products/empty transport containers at/from facility in compliance with approved safety procedures, Environment Agency (EA) licence requirements and container licences.
* Perform all aspects of operations whether undertaken on or off site in accordance with UK Health & Safety legislation, written procedures, complete all necessary documentation accurately and fully to prescribed formats as required by the Quality Management System (QMS) and container licences.
* Maintain the containers and flat racks in a condition that is fit for purpose and conforms with all regulatory requirements, including detailed record keeping that meets with QMS and local requirements acting within the prescribed systems of work to ensure compliance with approvals.
* Report problems promptly to the Operations Manager or applicable Design Authority.
* As a service representative, undertake various activities at customer premises worldwide, e.g. source manipulations, surveillance related activities, flask handling supervision/training, plant servicing etc., typically alongside a colleague maintaining compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRRs) which are part of UK Health & Safety legislation. This may require being away from home in more than 30 days a year.
* Maintain, prepare and load/despatch the specialised equipment required in the installation and surveillance kits, ensuring maintenance and calibration is compliant with QMS requirements and UK legislation.
* Member of the 'on-call' rota as a building custodian to attend any out-of-hours alarm activations contributing to e site security requirements of the EA licence
* Undertake tasks associated with operation of the bonded store, including receipt, QC inspection, logging, segregation and despatch of non-radioactive product components and ensure compliance with necessary procedures and container licences.
* Control and maintain the databases associated with the calibration of instruments & tooling. Responsible for ensuring that all calibrations are undertaken in a timely manner to meet licensing requirements.
* Undertake tasks associated with the maintenance requirements of the site. Make the necessary arrangements; ensure that the work is performed in a timely & acceptable manner, being recorded as appropriate.
* Supervise external contractors that are required to perform work at the facility.
* Maintain the warehouse, yard and limited grounds in a clean, safe and orderly manner always; vacuuming, washing warehouse and workshop floors, sweeping of yard, grass cutting etc.

Essential experience;

* Education: Preferably ONC/Craftsman level in an engineering related field
* Years of experience: Preferably 3 years working in a light engineering or industrial manufacturing environment
* Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
* Calm, reliable and consistent, able to perform the duties under scrutiny from both internal and external auditors.
* Strong organization skills.
* Excellent documentation skills
* Experience following standard operating procedures.
* Attention to detail.
* Experience working in a regulated environment.
* Basics computer skills (e.g. word, outlook and excel).
* Full clean driving licence and comfortable and able to drive overseas.
* Ability to climb stairs on regular basis
* Standing and or walking for long periods of time
* Ability to work in hot work environments
* Push/pull up 25 kg on an occasional basis
* Lifting to 16 -25kg on an occasional basis

Commutable locations;

Witney, Didcot, Abingdon, Wantage, Oxford, Milton Park, Wallingford, Southmoor, Kingston Bagpuize

Key words;

Warehouse, Quality Inspection, Engineering, Technician, CNC, Welding

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