Workshop Technician

About the Job

🎯 Workshop Technician
🌍 London, N4
🏛️ 5 days in our office
💰 £27,000 - 32,000 per annum

Join Shellworks as a Production Technician and help us materialise a better future by eliminating plastic pollution.

About Shellworks

Developed for a throwaway culture, plastics have caused significant pollution to our natural environments with 90% of all plastics ever created never being recycled. More so, recent studies have identified that plastics impact goes beyond pollution to chemicals and micro-plastics that impact human and environmental health.

We believe there must be a better way and our first innovation Vivomer does just that, if nature made a plastic this would be it. Vivomer, a polymer made by microorganisms, behaves just like plastic in use, but degrades upon disposal in any natural environment. Developed through cutting-edge material science, mechanical engineering, design, and operations, Vivomer represents a groundbreaking step towards a pollution-free future.

The nature of our work is frequently described as impossible, but if like us, you’re driven by the challenge to prove that there is a better way to do things, join us. You will play a critical role in developing the future of materials, how products are created and directly contribute to reducing plastic pollution.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a talented Production Technician to help manufacture the future of sustainable packaging. In this role, you'll assist with deflashing and reworking plastic parts, organizing the workshop, and operating plastic manufacturing machinery. As part of our fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the planet while growing your expertise.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Technical Mindset: Affinity towards solving technical problems, with a passion for machinery and engineering.



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  Experience in a Start-Up Environment: Adaptability and willingness to take on varied tasks as needed.

  
  

  Attention to Detail: Ensuring high-quality standards when inspecting and reworking parts.

  
  



• Problem-Solving: Identifying and addressing minor issues with machinery or parts.



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  Workshop Organisation: Ability to set up and maintain an efficient and clean workspace.
  
  

If you don't meet 100% of the criteria but are excited about the role and feel you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply! Studies have shown that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Shellworks, we value diversity of thought and recognise that skills and experiences can be built in many ways. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Benefits

🌴 21 days holiday (pro rata) in addition to all statutory and public holidays

📚 Opportunities for growth and development as we expand and scale our impact

🥼Access to a fully kitted out pilot line and workshop (machine tools, injection moulder, extruders, blow moulders, etc.)

👍 Competitive salary

🎉 Regular social events and fully stocked office kitchen

🐚 Part of a tightly knit team aiming to make a meaningful social impact.

Our Values

It Can Be Done We believe anything is possible. We're action-oriented doers who jump in to proactively solve challenges.

Masters of Our Craft Driven by curiosity, we constantly expand our skills to deliver work that exceeds expectations.

Ambitious By Nature We set ambitious goals and push ourselves beyond comfort zones, taking ownership of the journey.

We're Singular We operate as one cohesive team, valuing our diversity and putting the mission above egos or silos.

We want to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our people whilst enabling them to do the best work of their careers. We are committed to ensuring that all our people processes are equitable. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.