Manufacturing Technician – Safety, Quality & Improvement

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of production equipment in a busy manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include adhering to safety standards, operating machinery, and providing support for apprentices. This role offers a competitive salary of £39,301 plus a 25% shift allowance, excellent career progression, and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have a time served mechanical apprenticeship in an engineering function.
• Experience working in a high-powered manufacturing environment is essential.
• Computer literacy is required including Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes are operated safely and escalate issues affecting safety.
• Adhere to dynamic risk assessments for tasks.
• Operate and maintain production plant and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical apprenticeship

Experience in a metal forming environment

Knowledge of high powered manufacturing

Setting and operation of power presses

Basic understanding of SPC

Medium volume production experience

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office/SAP)

Press inspection course

Education

Time served mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of production equipment in a busy manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include adhering to safety standards, operating machinery, and providing support for apprentices. This role offers a competitive salary of £39,301 plus a 25% shift allowance, excellent career progression, and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.