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At Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are going through a huge period of growth and are recruiting for Technicians for our Production Division at Andor based in our QC Test, Cleanroom and Assembly teams. Following a period of training the Technician will work on our highly innovative cameras. Specific responsibilities include:

• Quality inspection of components – coppers, invars, anything coming in from suppliers before building starts.
• Follow basic assembly procedures as stipulated in engineering work instructions.
• Mount components in assembly jigs with care and attention to detail.
• Accurately complete assembly and test records.
• Strict adherence to production processes and quality control requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Accountable for own output, delivery and quality of assigned production targets

The position is permanent based onsite at Springvale Industrial Estate (BT12 7AL) and will work 37.5 hours per week with flexible start and finish times- core hours are 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 12pm on Friday. Pay rate is £12.26 - £12.88 per hour and we offer voluntary overtime at weekends.

The Technician will have:
ONC/OND level or equivalent
OR
GCSE level or equivalent, in Maths and English (Grade C or above) with 2 years relevant experience in a high [1] tech production environment
AND

• Good manual dexterity required for handling/manipulation of small / delicate components

Knowledge or experience of soldering or carrying out QC tests or working in a Cleanroom environment is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 9th July 2023.

Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Why Andor?

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.

Andor Benefits:
Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.
Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave, 5 days wedding leave

Andor

Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.

We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group which also includes NanoAnalysis, NanoScience, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, X-Ray Technology, Imaris and Magnetic Resonance. At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.

At Andor we are innovative, hardworking but also a fun place to work with regular events happening such as employee dog walks, quizzes, fitness bootcamps, litter picks in the local area and fancy-dress competitions.

Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.

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