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Having experience as a skilled CNC Operator / setter Miller and hands on creativities, we are looking for you to join our team as a highly skilled machinist.

We are offering a unique position that will allow you to develop and use your skills to make a difference in the engineering world, making prototypes of products of the future.

Our company is a successful family-owned business based in Royston, supplying prototypes and short production runs to customers serving the medical, architectural, scientific, and engineering industries across the UK.

As a company our services include 3D printing, CNC machining, silicon tooling and vac casting. Working with some of the UK’s leading product development and technologies consultancies, as well as independent design engineering companies, gives us a unique perspective on the role that Britain’s engineering and design talent plays on the world stage.

Job Title: CNC Operator / Setter Miller

Job level: Skilled, with 5+ years’ experience

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Terms: Permanent, Full-time, 10-hours/day – 4 days a week. 6.00am-4.30pm with half hour unpaid lunch, totalling 40 hours a week. 21 days Holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata to shift). Government Auto Enrolment Pension (age related enrolment). SSP sick pay

Salary/rate: Band C – skilled, competent – £27k-£30k per annum / £13.00-£14.42 per hour

Requirements: Available immediately; overtime when required

Qualifications: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A-C) including Maths and English; Industry or college relevant training/skills

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join the CNC department involved in making prototypes for design consultancies. The work is fast paced, where most jobs are one offs, or short production runs that are unique, or new designs. We therefore require our CNC operators to be quick thinking, able to problem solve and have insight. Have an ability to work to short time scales and effectively self-time manage.

We value hard work, creativity, and attention to detail, in a relaxed, informal environment.

You will report to the CNC Team Leader.

Responsibilities & Requirements

After a period of supervision, when skills have been validated, you would work autonomously and under your own initiative to run programs provided by our internal programmers as per their instructions.

With H&S as a priority, you would add the correct tools, run, and monitor computer-numeric-controlled machines in a safe manner. You will be working with a mixture of metals and plastics, so experience doing this would be beneficial.

Your work will need to be of a high standard. The resulting parts made need to be visibly checked and most will be inspected by our internal quality inspector prior to dispatch.

You will ensure that the machines are operating correctly and that pieces are cut to perfection.

You will be expected to operate at least two machines ensuring maximum production is achieved during the day and unmanned night runs. Your skills would be monitored and recorded over time.

If directed to do so, you may be asked to perform maintenance on the machines. You would also be responsible for your own work area, and help as a team to maintain the whole CNC department, by keeping it clear of rubbish, spills wiped, clean and tidy so that it complies with H&S.

Teamwork is essential; you need to be willing to work with colleagues to make improvements for the department, developing new ideas or methods in engineering to increase efficiency/quality. In addition, get your own work completed in time, and offer help to others to complete theirs.

You would need to have a good work ethic with tasks not outlined in your job description, such as pack, tidy store cupboards, stock take, unpack supplies and other tasks specified by the CNC Team Leader to get work completed on time.

Demonstrate working to the values of the company.

Essential

Experience setting and operating CNC Mills – Fanuc/HAAS & Heidenhian controls

Excellent level of verbal communication skills

Able to adapt and work in a busy workshop. The pace is fast.

Strong organisation skills

Confident to make quick decisions

Attention to detail and desire to make quality parts is very important

Have the right to work in the UK requirements.

Desirable

Experience using Haas CNC machines, Lathe

Short run production experience

Knowledge of Mastercam and the ability to edit programs would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

How to apply

Send your CV and covering letter via email to Ian Reinemann, Senior CNC Manager, ian@prototypeprojects.com – 01763 249760.

No agencies please.

Job expiry date

Open

Have you completed your apprenticeship, or are you looking for a new CNC opportunity? If you have some experience as a CNC Operator / setter Miller with hands-on creativities, we are looking for you to join our team as a semi-skilled machinist.

We are offering a unique position that will allow you to develop your skills to make a difference in the engineering world, making prototypes of products of the future.

Our company is a successful family-owned business based in Royston, supplying prototypes and short production runs to customers serving the medical, architectural, scientific, and engineering industries across the UK.

As a company our services include 3D printing, CNC machining, silicon tooling and vac casting. Working with some of the UK’s leading product development and technologies consultancies, as well as independent design engineering companies, gives us a unique perspective on the role that Britain’s engineering and design talent plays on the world stage.

Job Title: CNC Operator / Setter Miller

Job level: Semi-Skilled, with 2+ years’ experience

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Terms: Permanent, Full-time, 10-hours/day – 4 days a week. 6.00am-4.30pm with half hour unpaid lunch, totalling 40 hours a week. 21 days Holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata to shift). Government Auto Enrolment Pension (age related enrolment). SSP sick pay

Salary/rate: Band B – £23k-£25k per annum / £11.05-£12.00 per hour (evidence of skills required at interview)

Requirements: Available immediately; overtime when required

Qualifications: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A-C) including Maths and English; Industry or college relevant training/skills

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join the CNC department involved in making prototypes for design consultancies. The work is fast paced, where most jobs are one offs, or short production runs that are unique, or new designs. We therefore require our CNC operators to be quick thinking, able to problem solve and have insight. Have an ability to work to short time scales and effectively self-time manage.

We value hard work, creativity, and attention to detail, in a relaxed, informal environment.

You will report to the CNC Team Leader.

Responsibilities & Requirements

This role level means you will be supervised and trained internally. The length and time of supervision would depend on your experience and will mean your progress would be monitored and recorded over time. The outcome of this would be for you to work autonomously and under your own initiative to run programs provided by our internal programmers as per their instructions.

With H&S as a priority, you would add the correct tools, run, and monitor computer-numeric-controlled machines in a safe manner. You will be working with a mixture of metals and plastics, so experience doing this would be beneficial.

Your work will need to be of a high standard. The resulting parts made need to be visibly checked and most will be inspected by our internal quality inspector prior to dispatch.

You will ensure that the machines are operating correctly and that pieces are cut to perfection.

If directed to do so, you may be asked to perform maintenance on the machines. You would also be responsible for your own work area, and help as a team to maintain the whole CNC department, by keeping it clear of rubbish, spills wiped, clean and tidy so that it complies with H&S.

Teamwork is essential; you need to be willing to work with colleagues to make improvements. In addition, get your own work completed in time, and offer help to others to complete theirs.

You would need to have a good work ethic with tasks not outlined in your job description, such as pack, tidy store cupboards, stock take, unpack supplies and other tasks specified by the CNC Team Leader to get work completed on time.

Demonstrate working to the values of the company.

Essential

Be open to supervision and being guided

Excellent level of verbal communication skills

Able to adapt and work in a busy workshop. The pace is fast.

Strong organisation skills

Confident to make quick decisions

Attention to detail and desire to make quality parts is very important

Have the right to work in the UK requirements.

Desirable

Experience setting and operating CNC Mills – Fanuc/HAAS & Heidenhian controls, operate a lathe

Short run production experience

Knowledge of Mastercam and the ability to edit programs would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

How to apply

Send your CV and covering letter via email to Ian Reinemann, Senior CNC Manager, ian@prototypeprojects.com – 01763 249760.

No agencies please.

Job expiry date

Open

Do your hobbies include model making, sculpting, castings, painting, or art? Would you like to develop and use these skills to make a difference in the real world, to make prototypes of products of the future?

Our company is a successful family-owned business based in Royston, supplying prototypes and short production runs to customers serving the medical, architectural, scientific, and engineering industries across the UK. Our services include 3D printing, CNC machining and vacuum casting.

Working with some of the UK’s leading product development and technologies consultancies, as well as independent design engineering companies, gives us a unique perspective on the role that Britain’s engineering and design talent plays on the world stage.

Job Title: RP Technician Level 1

Job level: Semi-skilled, with workshop/technician experience

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Terms: Permanent, full-time, 8 hours/day (7.00 am – 3.30 pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch), totalling 40 hours a week. 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Government Auto Enrolment Pension (age-related enrolment). SSP sick pay.

Salary/rate: £19,760-£23,000 per annum (£9.50-£11.06 per hour), depending on skill level, overtime may be needed

Requirements: Available immediately, overtime, weekend work

Qualifications: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A-C) including Maths and English; Hands-on modelling, communication, or teamwork qualifications/examples

About the role

You will be part of the rapid prototype (RP) team at Prototype Projects, based in Royston. The pace is fast; we value hard work, creativity, and attention to detail, in a relaxed, informal environment.

As an RP Technician Level 1, you will be part of a team responsible for removing the prototype parts from the 3D printing machines.
This will involve removing parts from the machines, cleaning them, using a cleaning machine as well as hand washing delicate parts.

After this cleaning process, you will be responsible for keeping the 3D printing wash areas clean, clear of rubbish, and ready for the next print run. This will require you to hoover, wipe down surfaces, mop floors, making the area H&S compliant.

Back in the workshop, you will be required to sand down parts and final modifications if required and will aid your team by packing parts ready for dispatch.

The 7.00 am start time is critical for this role, as most of these parts will be out with our courier at 10.30 am every day, so a priority of your role is to make sure this happens.

You will be involved in various workshop tasks throughout the rest of the day.

Internal training will be given to aid this process and outline expectations.

You will report to the Senior RP Technician – Team Leader

Responsibilities

You would complete all processes and procedures in adherence to company standards and policy, including GDPR, ISO, H&S.

As an individual and a team, you are responsible for ensuring high-quality 3D print parts and models are dispatched to customers, first time right, then on time, every time.

Cleaning 3D print parts: you will share this responsibility with the other RP team members. You will remove, for instance, SLS and SLA parts from the 3D print machines. Cleaning of these parts and preparing them for the rest of your RP team in a timely manner.

Processing 3D print parts: to sand down to customer specifications and make prototypes presentable.

Processing 3D parts/making silicon models: to follow exactly the instruction, or CAD data supplied by the customer, or 3D print team to make high-quality prototypes, to the agreed specifications.

Hand spraying (if skilled in this): spray parts to customer specification.

Deliveries: Work with the workshop Team Leaders to ensure parcels are dispatched on time.

Stock control: unpacking stock for the department, storing. Scanning stock out to maintain stock control.

Maintenance: keep the 3D print wash-off area clean to a high standard, in particular make sure the area is H&S compliant; spills mopped etc. Keep the entire RP workshop, machines and workspace clean. Carry out routine maintenance as instructed.

Company: you are part of a team, so will work together to get work out of the door on time.

Other general tasks that benefit the company and the team you work alongside.

Training: internal training will be given over time, the pace of which would depend on the skills you bring to the role.

Essential

You will have had some experience in hands-on work, modelling, woodwork, making things from scratch.

Being able to work fast, and under pressure.

Working in a team.

Attention to detail very important.

Excellent level of verbal communication skills.

Be able to identify when something is wrong and raise it as an issue.

Able to be flexible in a workshop environment and what is expected of you.

Strong organisation skills.

Confident to make quick decisions.

Work in a dusty environment (masks provided when necessary).

Have the right to work in the UK requirements (eligibility checks will be required).

Desirable

Experience in prototype making or using 3D Printing machines (industrial) is beneficial but none of these is essential as training will be given.

Hand spray painting skills would be highly desirable, but not essential.

How to apply

Send your CV and covering letter via email to Tim Rowell, Quality & Operations Manager:

tim@prototypeprojects.com
01763 249760

No agencies please.

Job expiry date

Open

Do your hobbies include model making, sculpting, painting, or art? Would you like to develop your skills and use these to assist a team making parts for industry of tomorrow?

Our company is a successful family-owned business based in Royston, supplying prototypes and short production runs to customers across the UK. Services include 3D printing, CNC machining, silicone tooling and vacuum casting.

Working with some of the UK’s leading product development and technologies consultancies, as well as independent design engineering companies, gives us a unique perspective on the role that Britain’s engineering and design talent plays on the world stage.

Job Title: RP Workshop Assistant

Job level: Non-skilled

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Terms: Permanent, part-time:

• Option 1: 7.00 am – 11.00 am, Mon-Fri – 20 hours a week
• Option 2: 7.00 am – 10.00 am, Mon-Fri – 16 hours a week

Pro-rata holiday and bank holidays – 21 days holiday (whole time equivalent). Government Auto Enrolment Pension (age-related enrolment). SSP sick pay.

Salary/rate: Age related salary:

• up to 23 years old: £4.81-£9.50 perhour (£10,000 – £19,760 per annum, pro-rata)
• 23 years old+: £9.50 per hour (£19,760 per annum, pro-rata)

Requirements: Available immediately, overtime when authorised, occasional weekend work may be required

Qualifications: Maths and English GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A-C)

About the role

You will be part of the rapid prototype (RP) team at Prototype Projects, based at Royston.

As a RP Workshop Assistant, you will be responsible for removing the prototype parts from the 3D printer machines that have finished overnight. This will involve braking out parts, cleaning them, using a cleaning machine, reporting any printing issues or damaged parts to your team leader. Internal training will be given to aid this process and outline expectations.

After this cleaning process, you will be responsible for keeping the 3D printing wash areas clean, clear of rubbish, and ready for the next person, or next day. This will include hoovering, wiping down, mopping floors, making to area H&S safe and compliant.

In addition, you will aid the team by packing parts ready for dispatch.

The 7.00 am start time is critical for this role, as these parts will be out with our courier at 10.30am every day, so the priority of your role is to make sure this happens.

You would be expected to help with general tasks that help with operation of this department, fetching and carrying, unpacking stock, tidy stock room.

You will report to Senior RP Technician – Team Leader.

Responsibilities

You would work within the guidance of the company policies, GDPR, H&S and ISO Requirements.

You would complete all processes and procedures in adherence to company standards and policy, including GDPR.

Cleaning 3D print parts: this will be the focus of your work. You will remove, for instance, SLS and SLA parts from the 3D print machines. Cleaning of these parts and preparing them for the rest of your RP team in a timely manner.

Deliveries: Work with the workshop Team Leaders to ensure parcels are dispatched on time.

Stock control; unpacking stock for the department, storing and putting in stock requests.

Maintenance: keep the 3D print wash off area clean to a high standard, in particular make sure the area is H&S compliant; spills mopped etc.

Help clean the 3D print area and machines.

Company: you are part of a team, so will work together to get work out of the door on time.

Other general tasks that benefit the company and the team you work alongside.

Essential

Accept the hours advertised, as this is critical for the role

Attention to detail very important

Be able to raise concerns, and be quick thinking

Excellent level of verbal skills and communicate well within a team

Able to work in a busy workshop

Strong organisation skills

Work quickly

Have the right to work in the UK requirements (evidence will be required for all applicants)

Desirable

Previous experience in a workshop environment.

How to apply

Send your CV and covering letter via email to Tim Rowell, Quality & Operations Manager:

tim@prototypeprojects.com
01763 249760

No agencies please.

Job expiry date

Open

You will be part of the office team at Prototype Projects Ltd, based at Royston. The pace is fast, we value hard work, creativity, and attention to detail, in a relaxed, informal environment.

We are proud of our company values, and we look to have people that are passionate, confident, and enthusiastic. In this role particularly, these are essential skill requirements.

Our company is a successful family-owned business based in Royston, supplying prototypes and short production runs to customers across the UK. Services include 3D printing, CNC machining, silicon tooling and vac casting.

Working with some of the UK’s leading product development and technologies consultancies, as well as independent design engineering companies, gives us a unique perspective on the role that Britain’s engineering and design talent plays on the world stage.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job level: Semi-skilled, 1-2 years’ experience

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Terms: Permanent, full-time, 8 hours/day (9.00 am – 5.30 pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch), totalling 40 hours a week. 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Government Auto Enrolment Pension (age-related enrolment). SSP sick pay.

Salary/rate: £20,000-£23,000 per annum (£9.62-£11.06 per hour), depending on skill level and experience

Qualifications: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A-C) including Maths and English

About the role

This is an opportunity to support the office as an administrator, carrying out a range of administrative and business-related support tasks.

You would receive training and be supervised whilst learning any new skills or our processes.

You would be the main point of contact for the office, answering the phone and the door, and assisting with visitors on-site. The role also involves interactions between the workshop and the office.

You will report to the Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

Complete all administrative processes and procedures in adherence to company standards and policy, including GDPR.

Answering calls and dealing with all correspondences

Monitoring Systems: You will monitor the ODS (Order Delivery System) to plan deliveries for the next day, or same day. You will need to liaise with the production team to get the information needed. You will sit in on the morning production team talk regarding this.

Customer deliveries: ensure parcels are dispatched on time by booking courier companies, speak on phone to delivery companies. Use various online booking systems to send parcels via DHL Express, Royal Mail and International Companies. Be aware of what this involves and make sure the correct procedures are undertaken, especially for international parcels. This will include weighing, measuring and maybe packing items to assist the workshop to get deliveries out on time.

Local Delivery: Organise the schedule for the company delivery driver. This may involve speaking to clients regarding deliveries. We now have a paperless delivery note but you will need to complete the online copy, save as a PDF, and send to the customer once the van has left to deliver, or the parcels have been collected by the courier company.

Create Job Cards: during the process of converting a quote to a sales order, the team need to create a job card for the production team. An essential part of this process is collating all the correct, detailed information onto a job card. Some Sales Advisors would do this job, your role would be to help and assist, especially if busy, or staff are on holiday.

Stock control: You will be the lead person for ordering stock for the whole company. You will use the internal purchase ordering system, creating purchase orders, checking, and negotiating prices with suppliers, checking delivery notes, and collating the information. Post-delivery, regularly check and obverse the ordering and make sure the workshop team are scanning items in and out correctly.

Maintain office supplies.

Other administrative tasks that benefit the company and the team you work alongside.

Essential

Excellent level of verbal and written communication skills

Able to adapt and work in a busy office.

Strong organisation skills.

Confident to make quick decisions.

Experience in IT software.

Attention to detail is very important.

Have the right to work in the UK requirements (eligibility checks will be required).

Desirable

12-monts+ previous experience in an office environment.

Experience using MS Excel and formulas.

How to apply

Send your CV and covering letter via email to Hannah Game, Sales Manager:

hannah@prototypeprojects.com
01763 249760

No agencies please.

Job expiry date

Open