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    Production Technician - Reading, United Kingdom - Big Sis (Insect Control)

    Big Sis (Insect Control)
    Big Sis (Insect Control) Reading, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Full time Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description
    Production Technician

    Location: Reading, RG30 1DZ
    Contract Type: Permanent
    Working hours: 4 days on and 4 days off shift pattern of 6am to 4pm or 2pm to 12am
    Salary: £25,200 (£21,000 plus 20% shift allowance)

    About BigSis

    BigSis is a fast-growing UK start-up that provides chemical-free insect control to farmers. Central to the BigSis business model is its innovative approach of automated individualised insect rearing and processing, which ensures that it can scale output reliably by replication.

    The company has two sites in Reading and employs over 30 staff. BigSis was named by Bloomberg UK as one of 25 'startups to watch' in October 2023 and has a Glassdoor rating of 5 out of 5.

    Spirit – Having innovation, team and fighting spirit
    Fluid – Working in a flexible way and being open to change
    Trustworthy – Includes honesty, integrity, respect and being approachable
    Growth mindset – Learn and grow & embrace challenges
    Succeeding together – Collaborate and celebrate success together

    Purpose and responsibilities

    The automation technician will join a small but fast-growing team and make an important contribution in facilitating rearing of sterile insects with BigSis automated production system, from ensuring smooth operation of the production system, maintenance/repair of the system, issue identification and working with the design engineers for the issue resolution.

    Qualifications and experience

    Essential – for entry level role


    • BTEC/HNC/HND as a minimum in a engineering subject such as mechanical, electronics engineering

    • Hands-on experience assembling electro-mechanical systems, including soldering, cable crimping, cable assembly, mechanical parts assembly and disassembly

    • Able to understand technical drawings and follow work instructions

    Desirable experience


    • Previous experience in a similar role

    • General understanding and hands on experience with workshop equipment and environment

    • Experience working with stepper motors, servo motors, automatic material handling systems

    • Experience of soldering of PCB assemblies

    • Work in an environment with hygiene and/or regulatory requirements, such as the food, cosmetics or medical sectors

    • Able to create work instructions and document the automation process

    • Experience of automated production line control and maintenance

    • Experience in a startup environment

    You may also have experience in the following: Production Operator, Production Operative, Machine Operator, Production Assistant, Operator, Support Technician, Production Engineer, Machinist, Technical Operator, Packer etc.

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