Electrical Manufacturing Technician

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Technician to support the production, repair, and modification of products. This role requires a formal technical apprenticeship and further education certification. The candidate should be flexible and a team player. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits including bonuses and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 is essential for this role.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate is required.
• Proven planning and organising skills; flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production, repair, and modification of company products.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and certification procedures are met.
• Maintain quality standards and safe working environment.

Job description

Join our growing manufacturing team in Stevenage and make a difference to supporting our armed forces!

Salary: Circa £42,558 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As an Electrical Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements. You will:

• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and where relevant, inspection times are met.
• Check and complete all required manufacturing data requirements.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 is essential for this role.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate is required
• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
• We are passionate about our people, and we recognise that to continually exceed our clients' expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require and intelligent and motivated team.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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