Manufacturing Technician

• Ensuring processes are maintained and operated in a safe manner and escalate issues affecting safety within the given production area

• Ensuring that work undertaken adheres to relevant quality standards and provides support in the implementation of quality improvement projects

• Attending and contributing to daily, SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People) & DSUM (Daily Shift Update Meeting) cell reviews

• Operating of manufacturing processes and facilities to meet production programme requirements (i.e. MMS (Master Manufacturing Schedule), efficiency, utilisation, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness))

• Supporting implementation of continuous improvement activities

• Identifying, raising and implementing solutions to safety, quality and production problems

• A time served apprenticeship in an engineering function (minimum NVQ Level 3)

• Experience of working within a mechanical environment

• Experience in the setting and operating of high volume manufacturing plant and equipment e.g. Power Presses, CNC machinery, Multi Spindle Automatic Lathes etc

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Forklift truck license

• Experience in a medium volume production environment working to and achieving quality and delivery targets

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing team:

The Manufacturing Team has developed into a stable and well-functioning unit, with a significant number of technicians advancing into Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Quality roles. This progression highlights the team’s focus on internal growth and skill development, allowing for a seamless transition of talent into key areas of the organization.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems 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.