Technician

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence and aerospace company that is shaping the future of national security. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work as an Engineering Technician, where you will engage in the design, development, and integration of weapon systems. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, equipped with on-job training, while contributing to projects that safeguard a safer world. With a focus on innovation and personal growth, you will be part of a community dedicated to excellence in technology and security. Embrace the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Car / Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 5 paid days volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical technician roles is essential.
• Ability to follow strict health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly, modification, and repair of hardware.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical Technician Experience

Health and Safety Procedures

Tool Proficiency

Deadline Management

Hand-eye Coordination

Basic Computer Literacy

Knowledge of Electronic Systems

Aerospace or Defence Experience

Drivers Licence

Willingness to Travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Our business

As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.

With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development. Our Weapons business works ethically, to provide complex weapons systems to customers. We equip the Royal Air Force with capabilities such as AMRAAM and Paveway IV precision guided munitions: the Royal Navy with our Phalanx close-in missile defence system and the British Army with Javelin portable anti-tank guided weapon system.

Our Sensors business has a long heritage of providing leading solutions across different domains. From navigation and GPS anti-jamming systems to air traffic radars and solutions for air traffic management, we’re equipping our customers for security across air, land, and sea.

The role

The Weapons area primarily supports the design, development, production, and integration activities associated with Weapon Systems. As a result of new contracts, the engineering team are looking for motivated Technicians. As an Engineering Technician within Raytheon, you will work a team of engineers generally operating in a workshop / laboratory environment.

Main Duties
This position offers a great deal of variety with on-job training provided.

The roles responsibilities will include the following:

• Adhere to Company Health and Safety Policies and legislation.
• Mechanical assembly, modification, and repair of hardware
• Regular checking of tools and machinery.
• Mechanical and Electrical testing.
• Completion of forms and maintenance records.
• Understand quality requirements and proactively report issues/observations.
• The role will also offer the opportunityto work occasionally away from the main facility in Harlow.

Candidate Skills

• Previous experience of working in electrical and mechanical technician role.
• Able to follow strict company Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Proficient in using tools for repair and manufacture of equipment.
• Ability to work accurately and to deadlines
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems
• Previous experience in an Aerospace or Defence working environment.
• Drivers Licence
• UK Passport
• Willingness to travel when required.

Competitive Benefits and Work Culture

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.

In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.