Mechanical Manufacturing Technician

"Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from the site. Full apprenticeship required - this role requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance."

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and is searching for a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician. The ideal candidate should possess a versatile skill set and be capable of certifying the product. They should also be able to apply their knowledge across various tasks using equipment, tools, gauges, and measuring instruments. The tasks will involve producing, repairing, and modifying the company's products, meeting defined build standards and specification requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Standard technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 (Apprenticeship relevant to the role)
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent Certification.
• Demonstrate planning, organising skills, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Team player resilience with customer focus efforts.
• Experience as a skilled person and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician:

• Certifying the product and possessing a versatile skill base, with a capability to apply their skills across a scope of tasks
• Utilising equipment and tools, gauges and measuring instruments associated with the production, repair, and modification of company products.
• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure and maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and test times meet relevance and meet defined build standards and specification requirements.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

"Please Note: Our client UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

Our client has been working with the UK military for over 70 years, providing essential defence engineering solutions that have played a significant role in meeting the needs of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. They have delivered numerous landmarks in this field, cementing their strong relationship with the military.

This position is at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a crucial hub for missile operations. The site is conveniently situated near transportation links and features an onsite gym and coffee shop. All employees are provided with training and development opportunities.

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