Manufacturing Press Technician

Outsource Uk; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems at Radway Green is hiring a Manufacturing Press Technician for a 12-month contract, on-site. You will set and operate power presses to support high-volume production, carry out basic maintenance and safety checks, and contribute to quality and safety standards on a cutting-edge facility.

The role requires a time-served engineering apprenticeship and experience in mechanical manufacturing, with press inspection training and familiarity with SPC, Keyence equipment, SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship is essential.
• Experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Previous power press setting and operating experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Background in high-volume production environments.
• Press inspection certification/training.
• SPC and Keyence measuring equipment experience.
• SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating power press machinery.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performing press safety inspections and equipment checks.
• Supporting production, quality and efficiency targets.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Driving continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

Power press operation

Press setting

Safety procedures

Continuous improvement

Quality awareness

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SPC

Keyence equipment

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

BAE Systems | Radway Green | 12-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: £21.219 PAYE or £28.51 Umbrella

Full time on site

Are you a time-served engineer with experience setting and operating power presses?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Press Technician to join BAE Systems' advanced manufacturing facility at Radway Green, supporting the production of small arms ammunition on a modern, high-tech site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting and operating power press machinery.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performing press safety inspections and equipment checks.
• Supporting production, quality and efficiency targets.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Driving continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (essential).
• Experience within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Previous power press setting and operating experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Background in high-volume production environments.
• Press inspection certification/training.
• SPC and Keyence measuring equipment experience.
• SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading defence organisation, working with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment on a long-term contract with genuine career development opportunities.