Duration:
Permanent
Hours:
Full-time
37.5 hour working week
Monday-Thursday: 8:30-17:00
Friday: 8:30-14:30
Holidays:
25 days per annum
Plus bank holidays
Location:
On-Site
Closing Date:
26th August 2025
About Us
Established in 1983, PCM is a deeply passionate, third generation family business that works with the latest technology to provide load cell manufacture, strain gauge installation and force calibration services that are best in class, globally.
Over the past 40 years, we have continually reinvested in our facilities and developed a wealth of experience, meaning today we are well-equipped to solve the biggest, most unique and most demanding measurement challenges in any engineering sector.
Our reputation for uncompromised quality and precision, combined with our commitment to traceability and continuous improvement (as evidenced by our IS09001 and UKAS 17025:2017 accreditations), sees our skilled team repeatedly trusted by industry leaders to keep their critical operations running smoothly.
Following our recent rebranding, PCM is now expanding as part of our long-term goal to become undisputed, worldwide leaders in the load measurement field.
About The Role
With throughput gradually increasing, our talented and highly regarded strain gauge installation division is in permanent need of additional resources.
As a valued member of a small close-knit team that is continually pushing the bounds of what’s technically possible, you’ll be required to work accurately and efficiently with utmost precision, routinely producing fully traceable installations of the highest quality for the critical applications we’re entrusted with by our discerning clients.
Whether it’s an intricate compression load cell from our standard product range, a bespoke multi-axis sensor, or a complex customer component of extremely high value, we’ll require you to assemble and test items in strict accordance with work instructions, test procedures, engineering drawings and CAD models, before documenting your work accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
- Bonding, fine soldering, wire routing, testing and coating.
- Using small hand tools.
- Ensuring computer-based records are maintained as required.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and maintenance guidelines.
Key Skills
- Able to work with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adopt a methodical approach to all tasks.
- Practically minded with good hands-on experience.
- Strong willingness to learn.
- Prepared to carefully read instruction manuals and specifications.
- Able to work to deadlines and maintain concentration under pressure.
- Strong team player who is respectful, honest and loyal.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- HNC, HND or similar qualification in an engineering related discipline. If you’re a school or college leaver we can support you with achieving this.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Personal development
- Training and certifications
- Professional registration support
- Pension scheme
- 4.5 day working week
- On-site parking
- Retail discounts
