Technician

  • Pursuit Resources Group
  • Witham, Essex
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time

Job Description

TECHNICIAN - Hot Area

Witham, Essex Permanent £25,000 + 16% shift allowance + comprehensive benefit package

Shifts 6am - 2pm 2pm - 10pm

You must be a car driver or located within Witham due to public transport constraints with the shift pattern.

Ready for a change in career?

Recruiting on behalf of one of our clients; a global business within science and technology; this role offers stability, comprehensive training, and the chance to become skilled in a specialised area.

We're looking for those who like a physical role, who are detail-oriented and who would be comfortable working with furnaces (full PPE provided). If you've worked in commercial kitchens, with industrial ovens, hands-on manufacturing roles, construction and trades -or feel like this would be something you would enjoy - we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Working as part of a close-knit team you'll be trained to prepare materials using high-temperature equipment. This is a hands-on, physically active role that combines precision work with practical skills.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Accurate weighing and measuring of materials
  • Preparing and mixing materials in controlled conditions
  • Operating industrial furnaces to melt samples at high temperatures
  • Pouring molten material into moulds with precision and care
  • Moving materials using hand-held pump trucks
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Excellent attention to detail - accuracy is critical
  • Good communication skills and a team player mentality
  • Flexible approach to work and working hours
  • Maths or Science GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • Happy to learn new technical skills

PERFECT FOR CANDIDATES FROM:

  • Commercial kitchen backgrounds (chefs, kitchen assistants, prep cooks)
  • Manufacturing and production environments (CNC operators, assembly workers, fabricators)
  • Industrial or construction roles requiring precision and physical work
  • Anyone seeking a career change into a skilled technical role

BENEFITS:

  • Pension 3.5% employee minimum contribution with 5% employer contribution 3.5% employee contribution with 8% Employer contribution for Senior grades (Band 3 and above)
  • EE contributions via salary sacrifice
  • Annual Leave 24 days, rising to 25 days in 2024 (plus bank holidays)
  • Life Assurance 3x cover for non pension members of AE scheme under Band 3 (8x cover for Pension Scheme members)
  • Group Income Protection All employees. 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years.
  • Employee Assistance Program Basic plan/zero cost, provided as part of Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Flex Self Funded Via Vivup

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

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