Live Build Manufacturing Technician

Guidant Global; Henlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contracting firm is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure product certification and support high-profile defence projects at the Stevenage site. The role includes manufacturing, testing, and inspecting products while upholding build standards. Candidates should possess an Approved Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualifications, along with skills in manufacturing processes and use of measuring instruments. Join a team with excellent training opportunities to enhance your career in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing or Craftsman position is required.
• ESD training is necessary.
• Live Build training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Certify products according to certification procedures.
• Manufacture, test, and inspect products.
• Maintain documentation within the manufacturing data pack.
• Communicate best practices and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Certification procedures

Quality assurance

Use of measuring instruments

Education

Approved Apprenticeship or Modern Apprenticeship

Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education

Tools

Gauges

Callipers

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support their esteemed Defence client at the Stevenage site. The technician will ensure product certification, utilise appropriate equipment, tools, gauges, callipers, and measuring instruments, and produce, repair, and modify company products according to build standards and specifications.

As a Live Build Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing, testing, and inspecting products in line with certification procedures, project objectives, budgets, and timelines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile defence projects and grow within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Certify products in accordance with the product certification procedure and maintain approval through regular audits.
• Apply a versatile skill set across manufacturing tasks using appropriate tools, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure build, inspection, and test times are met to support production schedules.
• Complete and verify all documentation within the manufacturing data pack.
• Uphold high standards of workmanship and product quality throughout the manufacturing cycle.
• Follow all procedures and compliance requirements related to manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to good housekeeping practices.
• Communicate best practices and support continuous improvement within the team.
• Interpret engineering instructions from layouts, schedules, and test specifications, including limited documentation sets.
• Support product repair and modification activities to meet defined build standards and specifications.

What do you need?

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC Experience in a Manufacturing / Craftsman position.
• ESD training.
• Live Build training (will be provided).

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. Employees receive comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.