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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. Security Vetting Information OpenWorks Engineering operates within the defence sector. As part of our recruitment and onboarding processes, we collect information that may be required to support future security vetting and clearance requirements, should these become necessary during employment. 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 team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. Here’s what our benefits have to offer: Rewarding Success - Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression. Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. More Time to Recharge – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days. Breakfast & Lunch on Us  – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team. Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind. Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options. Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more. Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you. 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: We're looking for hands-on, motivated individuals who bring practical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. 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. T