Live Build Manufacturing Technician

Carbon60; Henlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Henlow is seeking a Live Build Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly, inspection, and certification of complex products. This role demands a recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification along with experience in manufacturing. You will perform various manufacturing tasks and ensure compliance with safety procedures within a high-integrity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical fitting/maintenance role is essential.
• Full training for explosives is provided, no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, inspection, and test tasks in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow procedures

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ3, BTEC ONC/HNC)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Gauges

Job description

Live Build Manufacturing Technician - Defence Sector

Join a leading defence organisation as a Live Build Manufacturing Technician, supporting the assembly, inspection, and certification of complex products within a high-integrity manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, inspection, and test tasks in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Use a wide range of tools, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Complete and verify manufacturing documentation.
• Share best practices and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ3, BTEC ONC/HNC).
• Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical fitting/maintenance role.
• No explosives experience required - full training provided.

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Agnes Wisniewska on 01582368351.

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