Manufacturing Technician Defence Industry

Manufacturing Technician Defence Industry

Live Build Manufacturing Technician | Defence Manufacturing | Level 3 Apprenticeship Required

Bolton | £22.12 PAYE / £29.70 Umbrella | 37 Hours | 12-Month Contingent Assignment

Join a leading defence manufacturer supporting the assembly, inspection and testing of advanced engineering products used on critical defence programmes. This is a hands-on role within a highly skilled manufacturing environment offering long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and certify products to engineering standards.
• Complete manufacturing documentation and data packs.
• Use tools, gauges and measuring equipment.
• Support production, repair and modification activities.
• Work from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and workmanship standards.

Essential Qualifications

Either:

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard
• or
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• and
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
• * Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved

Essential Experience

• Manufacturing, Production or Assembly Technician background
• Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Engineering Production Environment
• ESD Awareness/Training

Why Apply?

• Competitive rates
• Long-term contract
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Modern defence manufacturing environment
• Training and career development opportunities

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 our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based near our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key site for missile operations with excellent transportation links.