Balmoral Group was established in 1980 and is a privately owned company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Employing over 400 people and operating from a modern custom-built complex, Balmoral provide surface and subsurface buoyancy, insulation and elastomer products and services to the global energy, defence, subsea communications, and oceanographic industries.
As a Trainee Test Technician, you will be an integral part of our testing facilities. This role supports both subsea and wave tank test operations, providing technical assistance in setting up and carrying out a range of tests on products manufactured within the Balmoral plant and recording results in accordance with company procedures.
Due to safety requirements applicants must be at least aged 18 or over.
What will you do as a Trainee Test Technician?
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Handling and slinging of products using O/H cranes, forklifts, pallet trucks etc.
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Operation of pressure vessels and hydraulic equipment
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Operation of PCs for data logging and test reporting
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Use of powered tools and hand tools
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Basic Care Maintenance, of Test Centre equipment
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Filling in of timesheets at the end of each shift (daily) with the correct works numbers and time spent on the job
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Keeping your workplace in a clean, tidy and Follow the Area 5s guidelines
Other duties and responsibilities
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Adhere to company Health and Safety Procedures, safe system of work instructions, risk assessments, and any other documentation controlling the task you are performing
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Actively contribute to the Business SIFRI system to aid Safety improvements
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Be prepared to work shift patterns as required to meet the delivery demands of products to our customers
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Other special projects and “ad hoc” duties as assigned
What are we looking for in a Trainee Test Technician?
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Self-motivated and have a willingness to learn
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work unsupervised
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Good organisational skills
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Ability to use computers for data input, test documentation and email
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Strong english communication skills
Desirable Skills (not essential)
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B1 Forklift Licence
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Overhead Gantry Crane
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Testing Experience
What’s in it for you?
Working at Balmoral comes with a number of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Starting on 33 days (pro-rated) annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance (death in service)
- Access to an employee discount website
- Employee long service rewards scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
Working with Balmoral you get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that is varied and challenging - with limitless potential for career progression.
Please note that Balmoral is unable to support employment visa sponsorship at this time.