Assembly & Integration Technician

Our client is a defence engineering company based in the UK. They design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the team developing, integrating and testing the military vehicles. They are building integrated teams who will drive excellence and deliver the best for our customers. As part of this team, you will be given the opportunity to continuously develop in a dynamic and high performing group delivering a high-status project.

Position Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
• Complete assembly, integration & test tasks for vehicles in accordance with manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, quality standards, and SHE requirements.
• Confirm integrity of vehicle systems, sub-systems and Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) – including basic tests and fault finding.
• Be able to read and interpret technical drawings of components and assemblies to understand specifications, tolerances and required materials to carry out the required task.
• Complete technical reports and assist the Quality department as required.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental Policy requirements, and take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• Check the quality of own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records (e.g. test instructions, test reports).
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working practices and instructions.
• As required, support the logistics team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises)
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required, as determined by your manager from time to time.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Required:
• Level 3 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing bias (or equivalent experience).
• Significant Assembly experience working within a mechanical engineering or production environment in a similar industry.
• Understanding and application of mechanical engineering disciplines and principles.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures of complex structural components.
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed (If no SC yet, client will sponsor application).
• Communication skills & ability to transfer knowledge, able to work within a high performing team.
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

WHATS ON OFFER
Our client wants to be an employer of choice and for their employees to build a career they can be proud of. Through the contracts to deliver world-class products and support, they can offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Basic Salary £38,056 per annum
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Equal Opportunities Employer.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.