Inspection & Test Technician

General Dynamics; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits scheme

Career development plan

Professional training courses

Flexible working environment

Sports and social club

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems UK seeks an Inspection & Test Technician for its Merthyr site to join the Production Team. A favourable salary between £28,000 and £35,000 is offered based on experience.

You will inspect, test and ensure delivery to high standards, working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and a cross‑functional team. The role emphasizes safety, accurate record keeping, and adherence to SOPs while supporting continuous growth and career development within a respected defence

Qualifications

• Good all round mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Cat H advantageous).
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read assembly documentation such as drawings and work instructions.
• General knowledge of assembly operations, repair techniques and fault finding.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted team environment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Day to day liaison with the integrated team (MoD/DE&S) and peers within other functions where appropriate.
• Complete Joint Acceptance Tests of newly built & uplifted armoured vehicles to the specifications provided.
• Maintain accurate record of faults found and repairs carried out.
• At all times operating within Health and Safety practices of the company.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Adhere to company SOPs.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures, carry out work safely with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Full UK Driving Licence

Communication skills

Read drawings

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look‑out for a full‑time Inspection & Test Technician to join our Production Team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £28,000 to £35,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team based at our Merthyr facility, you will work across a range of stakeholders, as part of our highly skilled test, acceptance and delivery team. You will be ensuring that all vehicles are delivered to the highest standards expected by the customer, through safe and logical approaches to inspect, operate state of the art equipment.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Day to day liaison with the integrated team(MoD/DE&S) and peers within other functions where appropriate .
• Complete Joint Acceptance Tests of newly built & uplifted armoured vehicles to the specifications provided.
• Maintain accurate record of faults found and repairs carried out.
• At all times operating within Health and Safety practices of the company
• Accurate record keeping
• Adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures, carry out work in a safe and diligent manner with minimal supervision

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• Good all round Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Full UK Driving License (Cat H advantageous)
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to read assembly documentation such as, drawings and work instructions
• General knowledge of assembly operations, repair techniques and fault finding
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted team environment
• Ability to work at heights and in restricted spaces
• Flexible to meet the demands of the business
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight - which means every other Friday off!
• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 550 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.