Join MBDA as an Electrical Technician in Stevenage for a full-time manufacturing role with a salary of circa £42,500. Work in an inclusive environment focused on producing high-standard defense products, requiring on-site presence 5 days per week.
Requirements
Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (Not required if L3 apprenticeship standard achieved)
Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship and able to pass BPSS security checks
Skills & Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Carry out the production, repair, and modification of company products to meet defined build standards.
Quality Control: Check and complete manufacturing data requirements while maintaining the highest levels of product quality and workmanship.
Equipment Operation: Utilise a versatile skill base and remain fully conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment, good housekeeping policies, and ensure compliance with all associated manufacturing procedures.
Potential transition routes: People from electronic assembly or general technician roles may bring practical technical skills and mechanical aptitude, alongside meeting the required Level 3 electrical engineering qualifications.
Job description
An exciting opportunity for an electrical Technician to join our Stevenage Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.
Salary: Circa £42,500 dependent on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
The Electrical Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements. You will:
Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and where relevant, inspection times are met.
Check and complete all required manufacturing data requirements.
Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
Communicate best practice to other team members.
What we're looking for from you:
Qualifications required (all of the below):
Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
We are passionate about our people, and we recognise that to continually exceed our clients’ expectations and needs, Manufacturing UK require and intelligent and motivated team.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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