Control Room Technician

The Control Room Technician will be required to assist in the preparation of stock and raw materials for pellet manufacture in the automated plant. Oversee and control the load and production flow within the automated plant using the SCADA system; participating in the resolution of any production faults or upset conditions. Provide on the spot technical and maintenance assistance to support the smooth operation of the Plant.,

• Operate and monitor the SCADA and live video feed


• Ensure work is performed safely in a timely and cost effective manner to prescribed quality standards


• Monitor the Building Management System to maintain safe and comfortable environmental conditions for the team


• Log, investigate and work with Production Engineering to resolve system faults


• Identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce costs to improve margins (OEE)


• Take on projects that align with site and departmental targets
  
  Either Level 3 Qualification in a STEM subject or Completion of SCADA Training


• Strong interpersonal skills with leadership capacity


• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organisational skills


• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel


• Experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive., This role will be worked over a 5 day week; Monday to Friday 07:00-15:15. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.


About Chemring Countermeasures

Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today's business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow's threats facing our armed forces.

We have more than 50 years' experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.


• We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme


• 5.5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays


• A generous pension scheme


• Share save scheme


• Holiday buying and selling scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support


• We hold annual social events


• Cultural days


• Free on-site parking


• Podiatrist


• Weekly fruit baskets


Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.

Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.