Highly Skilled Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

4 days ago

Wittering, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ministry of Defence as a highly skilled aerospace manufacturing technician. The role offers a challenging and varied work environment, with opportunities to innovate and create new solutions to meet the needs of the Royal Air Force.

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. They will 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.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. The salary for this role is estimated to be around £23,310, plus additional benefits such as learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • 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 development
  • Access to a confidential, professional support service
  • Discount schemes
  • On-Site Parking
  • Bicycle / season ticket loans
  • Enhanced paternal and adoption leave
  • Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
  • Fully equipped Gym- membership criteria applies
  • Onsite restaurant offering Pay as you Dine meals

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