Manufacturing Technician

Anson McCade; Henlow; On-site; GBP 41,500 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Onsite facilities including subsidised

Job summary

Anson McCade is assisting a leading defence organisation in Henlow to recruit a qualified Manufacturing Technician. You will assemble, repair and modify precision electromechanical products in a controlled production environment.

This hands-on role offers long-term career prospects with a salary of £41,500 to £43,000, a company bonus up to £2,500 and excellent onsite facilities. Applicants should be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with security clearance.

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• NVQ/Diploma/ONC Level 3 engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair and modify mechanical and electromechanical products to engineering specifications.
• Carry out manufacturing activities using specialist tools, equipment and measuring instruments.
• Complete build documentation and production records accurately.
• Ensure all products meet quality and certification requirements before release.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support inspection activities and product audits where required.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, quality standards and safe working practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share technical knowledge within the team.

Skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing apprenticeship

NVQ/Diploma/ONC Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Precision hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

£41,500 to £43,000 depending on experience

Are you a qualified Manufacturing Technician with a background in mechanical or electrical assembly? Do you take pride in producing high-quality products to exacting engineering standards?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading defence organisation manufacturing advanced, precision-engineered products used within highly complex systems. You'll become part of an experienced production team where quality, workmanship and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do.

If you're looking for a hands-on engineering role offering excellent long-term career prospects, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for assembling, repairing and modifying precision-engineered products while ensuring every build meets strict engineering and quality standards. Working with specialist equipment and technical documentation, you’ll contribute to the manufacture of complex products within a controlled production environment.

You’ll also play an important role in maintaining product quality, supporting audits and sharing best practice with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair and modify mechanical and electromechanical products to engineering specifications
• Carry out manufacturing activities using specialist tools, equipment and measuring instruments
• Complete build documentation and production records accurately
• Ensure all products meet quality and certification requirements before release
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the manufacturing process
• Support inspection activities and product audits where required
• Follow manufacturing procedures, quality standards and safe working practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share technical knowledge within the team

Skills & Experience

• Completed a Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship
• Hold relevant Level 3 engineering qualifications such as NVQ, Diploma or ONC
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production or assembly environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Experience using precision hand tools and measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexible approach and willingness to support a variety of manufacturing activities

What's on Offer

• Salary of £41,500 to £43,000 depending on experience
• Onsite working in Henlow
• Company bonus of up to £2,500
• Pension contributions of up to 14%
• Up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Excellent onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
• Long-term career development within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment

Please note:

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.