Manufacturing Engineer

Junior Advertising; Usk; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glascoed, South Wales, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will support disposal projects and lead building clearance efforts while developing safe working systems. The ideal candidate has a minimum HNC/HND in a relevant field and strong technical expertise. You will work closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure efficient operations. Competitive benefits and a supportive culture await you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent.
• A good understanding of project/risk management.
• Competent in the use of computers including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support disposal opportunities and lead building clearance efforts.
• Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work.
• Supervise contractors for on-site operations.

Skills

Project/risk management understanding

Technical and manufacturing expertise

Microsoft Office competency

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical

Tools

Risk Assessment tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Glascoed, South Wales

Salary: £43,649

Responsibilities

• Exploring and supporting disposal opportunities to reduce surplus and reject item storage
• Leading building clearance efforts in line with evolving business requirements
• Developing and maintaining Safe Systems of Work, including Risk Assessments and SOPs
• Establishing strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
• Supervising contractors to ensure safe and efficient on-site operations
• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in disposal processes through proactive, independent working

Essential qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent
• A good understanding of project/risk management and the ability to use associated tools and techniques
• Have a good technical and manufacturing base, show initiative and be able to work under pressure
• Competent in the use of computers including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Possession of IOSH or NEBOSH qualification in health and safety management
• Certification or demonstrable understanding of ADR (Dangerous Goods by Road) regulations
• Working knowledge of Waste Management Duty of Care and compliance standards

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Disposals Team

Join our small but agile team tackling complex challenges across building clearance, munitions, equipment, and energetic material disposal. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you\'ll gain hands-on experience with a diverse product range while shaping safe disposal processes and collaborating with internal and external experts. Operating site-wide, you\'ll enjoy exceptional exposure across the business, strong ties with other BAE sites, and you will be directly reporting to the Disposals Project Manager. It\'s a varied, high-visibility role with real impact across operations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you\'ll be able to make a real difference. You\'ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\'ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.