Element has an opportunity for a Workshop Technician whose primary role is to undertake effective, accurate and efficient processing of maintenance and calibration tasks in the workshop based in Newcastle, in accordance with documented procedures.

Element Newcastle is a Safety & Environmental Compliance specialist office providing MCERTS Emissions Monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, Asbestos Surveys and Noise & Acoustics consultancy. Newcastle is one of the UK’s leading MCERTS and UKAS accredited (EA approved) stack emissions testing facilities supporting a diverse range of clients in sectors including Energy from Waste, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Aggregates and more.

• Perform diagnostic tests and fault-find problems with a wide variety of instrumentation and manual sampling equipment
• Carry out repairs & routine maintenance with a high degree of accuracy.
• Follow procedures or manufacturer instructions.
• Work alongside the workshop staff and process documentation in a timely manner without compromising quality
• Undertake calibration of sampling equipment, including analyser systems checks, and accurately complete calibration certificates.
• Assist with the implementation of technical improvements to sampling equipment and to take active role in new workshop projects.
• To adhere to regulations and laboratory policies regarding health, safety and welfare and to maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.
• To maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures.
• To participate in the training programme, undergo further training as required and participate in schemes to ensure on-going competence.
• To have a sound knowledge of relevant documents within the Quality System including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Manual and relevant methods applicable to the post.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance and calibration of instruments
• Background and knowledge of working with electrical instrumentation, engineering practices and Portable Appliance Testing
• Experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however full training will be provided
• A full driving license is essential
• You will be a good team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and develop your skills and being able to use initiative to suggest solutions to problems
• Attention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service are desirable characteristics of the successful candidate

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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