Jobs in Iford

Clean Room Technician
Reporting to: Cell Team Leader
  
please only apply for this role if you have the right to work in the UK as our client do not provide sponsorship

About the Role
  
Our client is seeking a Cleanroom Technician to join their manufacturing team. This role is focused on the assembly of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manipulation and sample handling sub-assemblies, including pre-test data recording and quality control evaluation within a cleanroom environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the manufacture of highly specialised, precision-engineered products while maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.
  
Key Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical and electrical components to build complex systems in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Carry out specialist UHV-compatible instrument wiring and electrical testing.
Maintain strict cleanroom and UHV cleanliness standards for all in-vacuum components and sub-assemblies.
Support the transition of new products from New Product Introduction (NPI) into routine production, including the creation of manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and guides.
Maintain and update existing manufacturing instructions and process documentation.
Support the maintenance of departmental records, including test data, quality control information, and product serialisation records to ensure full traceability.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing environment.
Occasional European travel   
Skills & Experience
  
Essential

Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.   
Desirable

Experience within a high-technology manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
Previous experience in a low-volume, customised manufacturing environment.
Understanding of precision mechanical assembly, specialist wiring techniques, and product testing procedures.
Familiarity with the manufacture of UHV-compatible devices and instrumentation, particularly those incorporating electron optics or ion optics principles.   
Qualifications
  
Preferred

Relevant engineering qualification such as a Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Mechanical Engineering Level 3 qualification.
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience will also be considered.   
Personal Attributes

Resilient and able to perform effectively in a demanding environment.
Organised, reliable, and punctual.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Will need to train to Level 2 Leak Tester so must have a good grasp of mathematics   
What Our Client Is Looking For
  
This opportunity would suit a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys working with precision components in a highly specialised manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be motivated by quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement, with a desire to contribute to the production of advanced technology products