Application Operator

Role Name: Application Operator

Location: Huntingdon, Ermine Business Park

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role

The primary purpose of this role is to follow established processes that support efficient application development through the timely preparation of suitable application development subsystems. The role ensures that high‑quality and reliable inkjet subsystems are delivered to support customer projects, R&D activities, and production workflows.

The secondary purpose of this role is to support efficient application development by undertaking ancillary supportive tasks, such as maintaining consumables inventory, or undertaking short‑term assignments to adjacent disciplines, such as Ink Physicals (upstream) and Product Validation (downstream), which relieve bottlenecks that would otherwise impact Application Development throughput.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Team Lead - Application Development

Line management responsibility: None

Key Accountabilities:

· Execute routine preparation tasks following established instructions.

· Prepare application development components and subsystems to defined specifications.

· Maintain accurate test, maintenance and performance records.

· Operate designated tools and equipment under guidance.

· Support smooth workflow by completing ancillary routine tasks within defined timescales.

· Escalate deviations, uncertainties, or issues appropriately.

Key challenges:

· Learning and consistently following detailed procedures.

· Consistently managing repetitive, routine tasks while maintaining accuracy.

· Handling changing task priorities.

· Building foundational understanding of the overall workflow.

· Understanding causational linkages between system configuration and performance requirements.

Key Internal Relationships:

· Application Development Team.

· Purchasing / Logistics.

· Project Managers.

Person Specification:

· Methodical approach, with consistent attention to detail

· Good communication skills within the Development Team

· Effective team contributor

· Ability to follow defined processes and appropriately escalate issues

· Ability to accurately gather and present data in different formats

· Excellent time planning skills to meet dynamic deadlines

Experience of:

· STEM education at least to A-Level standard or equivalent (Essential)

· Good command of English (Essential)

· Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Essential)

· Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (Essential)

· Experience of the inkjet industry (Preferable)

· Experience of Safe Systems of Work (Preferable)

· Experience working in a laboratory environment (Preferable)

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