Manufacturing Technician

BAE Systems; Towcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Manufacturing Technician in Towcester, where you will work with composites and resin materials. This role involves shift work and offers a competitive benefits package, including health plans and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have industrial experience in engineering and a relevant HNC qualification.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Industrial experience in a Mechanical or Process Engineering environment.
• Experience with polymers & composites in Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive.

Responsibilities

• Employ established manufacturing procedures to craft standard products.
• Use equipment to produce resin-based products and composite components.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Polymers

Composites

Manufacturing Process Documentation

Education

HNC in a relevant engineering or STEM discipline

Job description

Job Description - Manufacturing Technician (00127095)

Job title: Manufacturing Technician

Note: This role includes shift work – days only.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Employ established manufacturing procedures and current production infrastructure to craft a range of standard products according to the production timetable.
2. Use plant and equipment to compound and press rubber and resin-based sheet materials.
3. Use plant and equipment to produce resin-based products.
4. Manufacture composite components and shapes using resin pre-impregnated fabrics.

Your skills and experiences:

• Industrial experience in a Mechanical or Process Engineering environment.
• Experience with polymers & composites in the Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive industry.
• Ability to follow Manufacturing Process documentation.
• HNC in a relevant engineering or STEM discipline.

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing Technicians Team:

Joining our team provides an excellent opportunity to be part of the Manufacturing Group at our Towcester facility, working with materials such as composites, rubber, resin, paints, and high-temperature materials. We are seeking a Production Technician to support the production of our diverse product range.

Why BAE Systems?

We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 12th June 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.