Pay rate up to £19.50 per hour PAYE

An experienced Mechanical Manufacturing Technician is required to work on a contract assignment for 6-12 months with the possibility of a further extension supporting our prestigious Defence client based at their site in Stevenage.

Overview of your role and the department you will be assigned to:

As a qualified crafts person with several years of relevant experience in electrical manufacturing, the Manufacturing Technician will report to a Team Leader, from whom they receive day to day direction in terms of tasks carried out.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Assembly, Inspection and test and the priorities associated within the tasks
The Manufacturing Technician will typically be capable of certifying the product and possess a versatile skill base, with a capability to apply their skills across a range of tasks utilising equipment and tools, gauges and measuring instruments associated with the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements.
Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant, test times are met
Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
Maintain a safe working environment
Maintain a good housekeeping policy
Communicate best practice to other team members

You will have the following skills and experience to carry out your duties:

Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate
Experience as a skilled person.
ESD training.
The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus
Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable

The role is based in Stevenage which offers excellent transport links, is in close proximity to London Stansted Airport and is commutable from Hitchen, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon and Harlow.

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.