Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace and defense leader is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join their team in Luton. You will manage assembly activities for complex electro-mechanical devices and ensure quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in soldering and working in a cleanroom environment. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health and financial support

Access to online courses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying anomalies and raising issues.
• Ability to follow written instructions and drawings.
• Experience in military and aerospace products is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage assembly activities during production.
• Execute Total Preventative Maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Soldering to IPC standards

Attention to detail

Ability to identify and use hand tools

Working in a cleanroom environment

Education

Current IPC certificates in J-Std-001

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Your impact

Are you ready to join an innovative team and make a real impact in the world of electro-mechanical assembly? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to assemble complex device. As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in bringing our advanced products to life. Join our dynamic team and be part of an exciting journey in manufacturing complex electro-mechanical devices. This is a unique opportunity to show case your skills, make a tangible impact, and contribute to manufacturing in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage assembly activities to complete the production process and transform components into products
• Follow work instructions and process specifications during the manufacturing build
• Identify anomalies and defects and raise these issues
• Execute Total Preventative Maintenance activities (cleaning, procedure inspections, …) during the final assembly
• Ensure the adherence with requirements of health and safety protocols during the final assembly

What you’ll bring

• Soldering to IPC standards
• Ability to identify and use hand tools with high accuracy
• Working within a cleanroom environment under high power microscopes
• Complete understanding of FOD/ESD/”clean as you go”
• Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work ensuring that quality defects are mitigated
• Ability to work from written instructions and drawings while adhering to production process times
• Conversant with raising quality notifications
• Coordinate and control production equipment in-line with company processes
• Ability to carry out both repeat production and varied one off types of work

Desirable

• Current IPC certificates in J-Std-001, IPC 610
• Experience with Microwave Circuitry
• Working with Pick and Place machines
• Previous experience of military and aerospace products
• Experience in a range of hybrid microelectronic assembly techniques including device attachment methods and interconnection techniques

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite