Development Plant Technician

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Vacancy: Development Plant Technician

Location: Culham

Job Family: R&D.

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Our Hydrogen Technologies Sector has openings for Development Plant Technicians to assist in commissioning and manufacturing trials and commercial production runs at the new Culham Development Plant achieving required product quality and on time delivery.

These roles are at the forefront of the process development and scale-up effort and of customer sample manufacturing for a business producing and developing new to world technology, supporting a complex fast changing research, development and rapidly growing manufacturing environment

As global action on climate change gathers pace, so does the shift to cleaner energy sources, such as hydrogen, to provide low or zero emission power for our homes, industry and transport. Johnson Matthey’s technologies are already at the heart of enabling this energy transition and we are investing further in the Clean Hydrogen space. We want to strengthen Johnson Matthey’s position at the forefront of the Hydrogen Economy. We are in a fortunate position that we have a long and successful history in Hydrogen and we plan to build on our well-established and solid foundations. We’re self-starters, people who take ownership and courageously embrace change to make things happen. We work in dynamic, evolving environments, anticipating changes and shaping our global markets; whilst striving to create entrepreneurial opportunities and value for our customers.

Your responsibilities:

• Manufacture inks and coatings to agreed trial plans, with ability to apply problem solving and full documentation of all observations.
• Support the commissioning of development plant equipment.
• Setup and run development coating trials and other prototyping equipment.
• Work with the Development Plant Lead and Process Engineers to ensure all products are manufactured to the trial plan, standard operating procedures and agreed customer specifications, on time and in full.
• Follow trial plans, drawings, procedures and control plans to ensure high quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of new materials, components and products.
• Prepare and contribute to documentation, including trial plans, batch sheets, Bills of Materials, Product Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• Educated to A-level or HNC in a science or engineering subject or relevant work experience.
• Experience or knowledge of any of the following is advantageous:
• Manufacturing experience in light industry using semi-automated
• Knowledge of Screen Printing, Ink Making, Coating and/or Component Assembly.
• Training or experience in the manufacture of Electrolyser or similar components
• Team Player with great interpersonal and communication skills
• High work standards with a commitment to quality
• Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to work independently
  
  

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Closing date for applications: 03 January 2022

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact UKRecruit@matthey.com.

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How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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