Manufacturing Technician – Defence Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and certify products to engineering standards.
• Complete manufacturing documentation and data packs.
• Use tools, gauges and measuring equipment.
• Support production, repair and modification activities.
• Work from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and workmanship standards.

Essential Qualifications

Either: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved

Essential Experience

• Manufacturing, Production or Assembly Technician background
• Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Engineering Production Environment
• ESD Awareness/Training

Why Apply?

• Competitive rates
• Long-term contract
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Modern defence manufacturing environment
• Training and career development opportunities

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call.

This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position.

Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.

As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military.

They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based near our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key site for missile operations with excellent transportation links.