Job Description
The perfect place for work / life balance!
Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or your simply want to rebalance, you are guaranteed your well-deserved share of the good life here in Mid Wales.
Serenity, inspiration, and adventure have joined forces over the staggering landscape, providing the perfect backdrop to life as a Dulas employee.
People at Dulas are passionate and knowledgeable about what we do and rewarded in knowing that our work is having a positive impact on the environment and people's lives. We also enjoy other great benefits such as private healthcare, life assurance, income protection, flexible working and much more.
And there is even more! Dulas is a pioneer both in the renewable energy sector (40 years old this year!) and in our model of cooperative working. As a worker-governed company, employees are given the opportunity to fully participate in the matters of business of the company and shape its future.
Dulas is looking to recruit a number of workshop posts due to growth across our renewables business. Firstly, we require a Workshop Supervisor to work in our very busy 'Wind Monitoring' team, who service the onshore and offshore wind market, here in Machynlleth. You can find more details on our website.
Secondly, we are looking to fill two posts within a new 'Production and R&D' department. Our members recently approved the creation of this new function which will focus on the research and development and production needs of existing and new renewable energy products, mainly for the off-grid renewables market. We are therefore looking for a R&D Engineer and R&D Workshop Technician.
Job Title: R&D Workshop Technician.
Work Area: Production and R&D Workshop (Central Services)
Based at: Machynlleth
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 (we will consider part time applications)
Responsible to: Research & Development Engineer
Responsible for: n/a
Pay Band and Scale: Engineering & Project Management - Level 2 Developing £20,068.48 - £23,831.33 Competent £25,085.60-£30,102.72 per annum.
Our policy is to start applications at the beginning of the band. After 18 months you are eligible to become a Member and receive company dividends.
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this role is the preparation, maintenance and fabrication of off-grid renewable energy equipment and off-grid power supply equipment.
Key Accountabilities:
Workshop Management
Project technician for the Production and R&D Department.
Responsible for the planning and delivery of equipment in time for off grid power supply builds and R&D projects.
Ensure stock is kept in an appropriate manner and clear records kept for use with the Sage system, stock control and stock take for the department.
Technical
Understands off grid power supply products for renewable energy applications including methanol fuel cell, PV and battery systems.
Ability to model and assist in designing off-grid power supplies.
CAD skills to accurately complete drawings of systems as required.
Basic understanding of solar photovoltaic equipment, batteries, and fuel cells.
Working with line manager to produce H&S documentation including risk assessments and method statements in the workshop.
Operational
Preparation and assembly of off-grid systems in-line with design specifications and design procedures,
Undertake work planning and co-ordinate and manage sub- contractors,
Working with line manager to produce H&S documentation and implementation of H&S practices on production processes in the workshop,
Procurement support for build equipment and workshop materials.
Follow design and production operational systems and support the development of ISO9001 approved systems.
Conduct site visits to assist with design and production of bespoke RE systems as required,
Write instructions and provide instructions by phone to others undertaking installation/site work,
Active participation in company matters, attend business and department meetings.
Maintain a clean and well organised workshop
Financial
Undertake purchasing within defined limits.
Provide appropriate reporting to support invoicing.
Commercial
Liaison with customers as appropriate, maintaining good customer relations.
Liaison with suppliers to ensure correct product, timely delivery, minimise price and adhere to appropriate procedures.
Health and Safety
Comply with Dulas policy
Assisting department and HQSE Manager to ensure Health and Safety documentation is in place in line with regulations and Dulas policy
Financial Administration
Entering timesheet data
Use of Sage to raise Purchase Orders
ISO
Comply with Dulas policy
Follow Dulas operational systems and demonstrate commitment to quality management standards and the principle of continuous improvement.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria
Skills, experience & qualifications
Experience in electrical roles
Proven experience of working in a technical environment
Able to acquire and understand a working knowledge of products and applications
Methodical working method, with excellent attention to detail
Team working
Good team working skills - able to contribute and participate with team activities
Communication - written & verbal
Able to prepare technical reports to a high standard with accurate scientific data and excellent attention to detail
Good listening skills to capture requirements and characterise issues
Management - including self-motivation & time management
Able to self-motivate and manage own time in a fast-paced working environment with multiple activities and multiple deadlines
IT & Other
Demonstrate good computer skills and the ability to learn data logger software packages and CAD.
Desirable Criteria
Skills, experience & qualifications
Electrical Qualification - NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience of CAD and other relevant software packages,
For further information regarding the roles and to download an application pack please visit or alternatively call .
Dulas is committed to providing quality of opportunity.
Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or your simply want to rebalance, you are guaranteed your well-deserved share of the good life here in Mid Wales.
Serenity, inspiration, and adventure have joined forces over the staggering landscape, providing the perfect backdrop to life as a Dulas employee.
People at Dulas are passionate and knowledgeable about what we do and rewarded in knowing that our work is having a positive impact on the environment and people's lives. We also enjoy other great benefits such as private healthcare, life assurance, income protection, flexible working and much more.
And there is even more! Dulas is a pioneer both in the renewable energy sector (40 years old this year!) and in our model of cooperative working. As a worker-governed company, employees are given the opportunity to fully participate in the matters of business of the company and shape its future.
Dulas is looking to recruit a number of workshop posts due to growth across our renewables business. Firstly, we require a Workshop Supervisor to work in our very busy 'Wind Monitoring' team, who service the onshore and offshore wind market, here in Machynlleth. You can find more details on our website.
Secondly, we are looking to fill two posts within a new 'Production and R&D' department. Our members recently approved the creation of this new function which will focus on the research and development and production needs of existing and new renewable energy products, mainly for the off-grid renewables market. We are therefore looking for a R&D Engineer and R&D Workshop Technician.
Job Title: R&D Workshop Technician.
Work Area: Production and R&D Workshop (Central Services)
Based at: Machynlleth
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 (we will consider part time applications)
Responsible to: Research & Development Engineer
Responsible for: n/a
Pay Band and Scale: Engineering & Project Management - Level 2 Developing £20,068.48 - £23,831.33 Competent £25,085.60-£30,102.72 per annum.
Our policy is to start applications at the beginning of the band. After 18 months you are eligible to become a Member and receive company dividends.
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this role is the preparation, maintenance and fabrication of off-grid renewable energy equipment and off-grid power supply equipment.
Key Accountabilities:
Workshop Management
Project technician for the Production and R&D Department.
Responsible for the planning and delivery of equipment in time for off grid power supply builds and R&D projects.
Ensure stock is kept in an appropriate manner and clear records kept for use with the Sage system, stock control and stock take for the department.
Technical
Understands off grid power supply products for renewable energy applications including methanol fuel cell, PV and battery systems.
Ability to model and assist in designing off-grid power supplies.
CAD skills to accurately complete drawings of systems as required.
Basic understanding of solar photovoltaic equipment, batteries, and fuel cells.
Working with line manager to produce H&S documentation including risk assessments and method statements in the workshop.
Operational
Preparation and assembly of off-grid systems in-line with design specifications and design procedures,
Undertake work planning and co-ordinate and manage sub- contractors,
Working with line manager to produce H&S documentation and implementation of H&S practices on production processes in the workshop,
Procurement support for build equipment and workshop materials.
Follow design and production operational systems and support the development of ISO9001 approved systems.
Conduct site visits to assist with design and production of bespoke RE systems as required,
Write instructions and provide instructions by phone to others undertaking installation/site work,
Active participation in company matters, attend business and department meetings.
Maintain a clean and well organised workshop
Financial
Undertake purchasing within defined limits.
Provide appropriate reporting to support invoicing.
Commercial
Liaison with customers as appropriate, maintaining good customer relations.
Liaison with suppliers to ensure correct product, timely delivery, minimise price and adhere to appropriate procedures.
Health and Safety
Comply with Dulas policy
Assisting department and HQSE Manager to ensure Health and Safety documentation is in place in line with regulations and Dulas policy
Financial Administration
Entering timesheet data
Use of Sage to raise Purchase Orders
ISO
Comply with Dulas policy
Follow Dulas operational systems and demonstrate commitment to quality management standards and the principle of continuous improvement.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria
Skills, experience & qualifications
Experience in electrical roles
Proven experience of working in a technical environment
Able to acquire and understand a working knowledge of products and applications
Methodical working method, with excellent attention to detail
Team working
Good team working skills - able to contribute and participate with team activities
Communication - written & verbal
Able to prepare technical reports to a high standard with accurate scientific data and excellent attention to detail
Good listening skills to capture requirements and characterise issues
Management - including self-motivation & time management
Able to self-motivate and manage own time in a fast-paced working environment with multiple activities and multiple deadlines
IT & Other
Demonstrate good computer skills and the ability to learn data logger software packages and CAD.
Desirable Criteria
Skills, experience & qualifications
Electrical Qualification - NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience of CAD and other relevant software packages,
For further information regarding the roles and to download an application pack please visit or alternatively call .
Dulas is committed to providing quality of opportunity.
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