Factory Technician in Glasgow, United Kingdom

Exciting Opportunity for a Factory Technician!

We are currently recruiting for Factory Technician to join our busy Compressors team based in our Renfrew site.

As a Factory Technician, you will compressor parts to Engineering drawings and specifications to ensure first time pass at assembly and test.

Who are we?

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

What Needs To Be Done?

• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards in compliance with Company policy to ensure safe working environment.

• Adhere to all relevant instructions contained within Work Standard Instructions (WSI’s) in the manufacture of Compressor parts.

• Conform to all aspects of HCO’s Quality Management System including the fulfilment of all relevant procedures etc. including all Standard Practise Instructions (SPI’s)

• Deliver quality components in a timely manner whilst contributing to efficient and effective manufacturing principles.

• Contribute and comply with accurate collation of Shop Floor Documentation information including data contained within HCO’s Shop Floor Data Collection system (SFDC).

• Provide training support for Apprentices and work colleagues to improve shop floor skills

• Interact and respond to all aspects of HBE supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements.

To be successful you must have …

• Lifting and Slinging certification.

• General Environmental Health and Safety awareness.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Good communication skills

It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential)..

• Lean Manufacturing Skills

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement package.

• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.

• Group Income Protection plan.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.