HyKit Overview

Company

HyKit is at the forefront of the hydrogen power revolution. Our mission is to design and manufacture modular agile infrastructure to store, transport and dispense green hydrogen at point of use.

We bring significant expertise in Hydrogen systems and are building a dedicated team to deliver key infrastructure needed to support Hydrogen powered equipment.

Our first product will be released under a joint venture with JCB, mobile hydrogen refuellers to support JCB’s green product transition. HyKit will manufacture these products at our new facility in Oxfordshire.

Location 

HyKit is has a dedicated premises in Bicester, where it is developing its products and preparing for series manufacture.

Job Description

Reporting Line

The Prototyping Technician will report to the Production Manager.

Department Overview

The Manufacturing function within HyKit is responsible for ensuring the on-time, on-cost and on-specification delivery of products. It is part of the wider Operations function, which includes Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Facilities, Operational Support and Finance.

The Role

As a Prototyping Technician, you will play a key role in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of hydrogen storage systems and related equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products are built to specification, meet safety standards, and are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical skills, an understanding of manufacturing processes, and a keen attention to detail.

The Prototyping Technician role is a key bridge between design and production – building R&D test systems and preproduction products to quality and giving feedback to the engineering teams to enable smooth production launch. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly & Installation:
  • Assemble hydrogen storage equipment and related components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
  • Install components, ensuring proper alignment, wiring, and integration of systems.
  • Conduct quality checks on finished assemblies to ensure all equipment meets functional and safety standards.
• Testing & Calibration:
  • Perform initial testing of equipment to ensure all systems are working correctly.
  • Conduct pressure tests, leak tests, and other safety-related checks to ensure reliability and safety.
  • Calibrate hydrogen storage systems as required to meet operational parameters.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions or faults in the assembly process or equipment.
  • Repair or replace faulty parts and components as necessary.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Engage and feedback to all engineering teams on aspects of design, especially ease of manufacture and accuracy of build instructions
  • Complete all necessary paperwork, including assembly logs, test records, and maintenance reports.
  • Ensure that production documentation is up to date and accurate, with clear records of modifications or changes.
• Collaboration & Safety Compliance:
  • Work closely with engineers, designers, and other production staff to ensure that the build process is streamlined and meets production targets.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Follow industry standards and best practices for hydrogen storage system assembly and operation.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Experience

REQUIRED

• Proven experience in a similar manufacturing or assembly role, preferably in the hydrogen, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills with the ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience with tools and machinery used in manufacturing and assembly processes, including power tools, hand tools, and assembly equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures, particularly in high-pressure and hazardous material environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

PREFERRED

• Experience of working in a low volume high complexity manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working with design and development engineers in the early stages of a project.
• Experience of working with high pressure gases and ATEX requirements.

Key Skills

TECHNICAL

• Strong technical skills in mechanical and/or electrical build
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings to translate into build steps
• Ability to follow detailed standard operating procedures to build a complex product

COMMUNICATION

• Strong presenting and influencing skills
• An appreciation of, and an ability to, positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

TEAMWORKING

• Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally

ORGANISING AND TIME MANAGEMENT

• Dedication to completing tasks in high quality and timely manner with an ability to predict complex project timelines
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

Behavioural Competencies: Personal Qualities

Successful candidates will be expected to have the following attributes:  

• A positive, can-do attitude, role modelling a positive approach especially through organisational growth and change.
• Integrity – honest, trustworthy, dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible – able to adapt quickly during fast growth and changing situations, and to be flexible as the demands of the role may require.
• A proactive, responsive and responsible approach to fulfilling the requirements of the role.
• Reliable – can be counted on to fulfil what is expected of them.
• A professional and mature attitude to the tasks in hand.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Calm and able to think on feet.
• Self-starter and independent thinker; able to solve problems and instigate solutions.
• Resilient – able to work under pressure such as meeting deadlines, volume of work, accuracy levels required etc.
• A pleasure to work with – supportive, helpful, co-operative and collaborative.
• Friendly and approachable, and able to create a sense of enjoyment at work.
• Committed – possesses a strong work ethic, committed to excellence and the success of HyKit.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet with suppliers or customers, to support supply chain and engineering teams.

Work Location

This role is a full-time role based at our Bicester HQ and Manufacturing facility.  Travel to visit suppliers and partners may be necessary occasionally.

Equal Opportunities 

HyKit is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates. 

Privacy 

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information as per the terms of our Privacy Policy, available on request from HyKit Ltd.