Production Technician (6-months contract)

About ZELP

ZELP is an agricultural technology company committed to creating a sustainable future for agriculture - one that meets the needs of present and future generations, promoting human and environmental health, animal welfare, and social and economic equity.

Our first focus is to develop and scale technology that measures and mitigates methane emissions in the livestock industry. Today, 1.3 billion people rely on the industry for their livelihoods and food security. However, it is the single biggest human-driven source of methane emissions globally, emitting more than both the oil & gas industry and the coal industry.

The deployment of our technologies on a global scale has the potential to drive half the global methane reduction needed by 2030, and to transform the beef and dairy industries.

ZELP was an inaugural winner of the Terra Carta Design Lab, and has received funding and support from the European Commission, Innovate UK, The Global Methane Hub and the Gates Foundation.

Role Summary

Join us as our Production Technician, where you will play a critical role in the assembly, repair, testing, and quality assurance of our innovative agricultural technology devices. Operating within a fast-paced, light assembly environment, you will execute detailed manufacturing processes, ensuring all products meet ZELP’s rigorous standards for performance and reliability.

IMPORTNAT NOTE: This is a contract role for 6 months, working 5 days per week in office. We have a strong preference for individuals who can start immediately.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute assembly and manufacturing processes for ZELP's agricultural technology devices, adhering to established work instructions and blueprints.
• Perform quality assurance checks, functional testing, and calibration on completed and in-process products to ensure compliance with ZELP's performance and reliability standards
• Contribute to the repair or modification of used devices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, strictly following all safety protocols and 5S standards.
• Help to maintain and check production equipment
• Update production, test and quality records in online tools
• Contribute to the development of new manufacturing processes

Requirements

Required

• >2 years experience in a light assembly or manufacturing environment, preferably with electronic or complex mechanical devices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions (WIs). Proficient with common hand and power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in diagnosing and repairing electromechanical assemblies.
• A commitment to quality and attention to detail; able to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
• Reliable time management skills and the ability to meet customer driven deadlines
• Basic computer skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK with strong English language proficiency.

Nice to have / advantages

• Formal engineering or relevant comparable qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience contributing to the design or implementation of new processes