Production Technician (Manufacturing)

The Opportunity

Join a growing team where your hands on expertise really matters. This full time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) offers a pay rate from £13.49 per hour, with time and a half for overtime, working Monday Friday.

We're looking for motivated Technicians who thrive on assembling and testing complex electro mechanical products-and are excited to help shape the next phase of our expansion.

Who We Are

OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra high performance, real time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Join a high energy, collaborative environment where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package, with performance related bonuses and clear progression opportunities.

25 days' holiday + public holidays, with long service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.

Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches every day, courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.

Private healthcare through Aviva, keeping you feeling your best.

Life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Salary sacrifice schemes - including EV car and Cycle to Work options for easy, sustainable travel.

Paid team socials - from quiz nights and football to board games and more; we love to have fun together.

Pension plan with employer matched contributions to help you plan for the future.

A culture that empowers - we enable change, encourage challenge, and celebrate personal growth.

What you'll be doing

You'll play a hands on role in building, testing, and supporting our specialist electro mechanical products.

• Assemble: Build intricate electro mechanical camera systems within a clean room environment.
• Construct: Assemble projectiles with precision and consistency.
• Prepare: Pack nets to exacting standards for operational readiness.
• Configure: Pack and organise parachutes to meet safety and performance criteria.
• Rebuild: Refurbish and reassemble shot projectiles used in testing and training.
• Test: Join our outdoor field testing activities to validate system performance.
• Support: Assist with user training activities to help customers operate our products confidently.

What we're looking for

• Tool Proficient: Comfortable using mechanical and electrical hand tools.
• Soldering Ready: Keen to learn or already possess basic soldering skills.
• Wiring Capable: Interested in developing or already have good basic wiring abilities.
• Communicative: Able to convey information clearly and confidently.
• Positive: Bring a proactive, professional, and collaborative attitude.
• Team Focused: Thrive in a small, tight knit, and dedicated team environment.
• Detail Oriented: Maintain strong organisational skills and a meticulous approach.
• Self Driven: Motivated to learn, take initiative, and work effectively without supervision.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.