Electro-mechanical assembly technician

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician in Maidenhead. The role involves assembling complex electrical systems and airframes, requiring strong skills in soldering and mechanical assembly, all while ensuring high quality standards. This position offers benefits such as a company pension and a three-day long weekend every fortnight.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Access to 24 Hour Helpline

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Additional holiday with long service

Healthcare cash plan

20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Statutory Sick Pay

Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)

Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as an assembly technician required.
• Experience with electronics and soldering is essential.
• Ability to maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble vehicle frames and motors.
• Report on quality control issues.
• Test and follow quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Quality control

Wiring

Use of power tools

Job description

Job title: Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range: GBP27,000 - GBP32,000

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:

We require a skilled technician that can build complex electrical systems while being able to drill and assemble airframes with precision. The ideal candidate will have experience, with previous knowledge and experience with electronics, soldering, crimping, use of power tools and mechanical assembly with the ability to maintain high quality control and motivation. Other relevant hands-on experience in different fields with a strong focus on quality standards will be also considered.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK

Please note: This is not a suitable role for a graduate engineer with no work experience. This is a very hands-on role, using bench equipment and working with our vehicles (drone, UAV), customer hardware, and with other team members

What you'll being doing (but not limited too):

• Assemble carbon fibre vehicle frames, motors, and other hardware.
• Report on Quality Control issues and managing documentation.
• Make and install wiring looms.
• Test and follow quality assurance procedures.
• Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment.
• Enjoy what you are building (these are flying drones after all)

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an assembly technician.
• Must be able to solder and understand basic electrical wiring.
• Strong focus on quality and customer pride
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly
• Ability to perform wiring and soldering.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• We have obtained Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to 24 Hour Helpline
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday with long service
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
• Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Parking

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs - from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note:If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.