General Workshop Technician

2 months ago


Wittering, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Job summary

This is a great opportunity offered within 71 (Inspection and Repair) Squadron Workshops. It is varied, rewarding and exciting. Do you have the skills to innovate and create new solutions to the needs of the Royal Air Force?

Are you a self-motivated, hard-working individual? One who will play an engaging, interesting and important role in our support to Air Command to be ready to fly and fight, with an agile operational mindset.

To deliver its outputs, 71 (Inspection & Repair) Squadron relies on an adaptable team with a good understanding of the customers� requirements; the successful candidate will be encouraged to demonstrate at interview an ability to fit in and collaborate as part of this team.

71 (Inspection and Repair) Squadron is headquartered at Royal Air Force Wittering and in addition to our manufacturing capability, the Squadron also boasts Repair Design Authority, Aircraft Repair and Non-Destructive Testing specialisms, as well as supporting functions. The Squadron is also paving the way in developing Additive Manufacturing in aerospace domain for the Royal Air Force.

Workshops directly support Aircraft Repair teams when required. As well as air system support, they also provide manufacture and repairs to station assets.

Air Command provides an open, flexible, and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance, legal service; personnel and HR, project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

As a Skill Zone 3 General Workshops Technician, you will be responsible to Officer Commanding Support Flight, through the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Workshops.� You will be responsible for:

- Manufacture and repair of components in accordance with given drawings/patterns/repair schemes.

- Vehicle welds in accordance with supplied repair schemes.

- General technical support to the off-site Additive Manufacturing facility as and when required.

- Contributing to the efficient organisation, trade practices, security and cleanliness of the workshop areas.

- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Instructions at all times. Including following and assisting in Health & Safety procedures in the workplace, identifying hazards and mitigation's for assessing risk.

- Ensuring that correct tool control procedures when conducting manufacturing activities and training activities.

- Ensuring that all personal protective equipment and respiratory protective equipment that is required for any task is in a serviceable condition.

- Conducting all training associated with role and working area.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience working within a workshop manufacturing environment, including welding practices (MIG & TIG), holding a NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Fabrication and Welding. The candidate must also have a basic skills in IT, and be able to use Microsoft Office, especially Work and Excel applications.

A driving licence is also essential, as travel may be required for training that may require attendance at residential courses and detached duty (work away from home base) may be required but will recompensed appropriately.

Desirable Skills:

- Experience of manual turning and milling, or a qualification in Machining would be advantageous, but not essential as this can be attained under professional development once in post.�

- Working knowledge of and 3D Feature-Cam drawing software for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, is desirable but not essential and can be developed in post.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Fabrication and Welding;
Basic Skills in IT (Specifically Microsoft Office Word and Excel)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working TogetherCommunicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Technical knowledge questions and practical test on Welding

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �23,310, Ministry of Defence contributes �6,752 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%In addition to Public Holidays, annual leave entitlement will be 25 days, rising by a day per year, with a maximum of 30 days entitlement after 5 years service.Personal & professional developmentAccess to a confidential, professional support serviceDiscount schemesOn-Site ParkingBicycle / season ticket loansEnhanced paternal and adoption leaveSpecial paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a yearFully equipped Gym- membership criteria appliesOnsite restaurant offering Pay as you Dine meals

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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