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Assembly Technician - Vehicles Ampthill, England

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Full Time Ampthill, England 30285 - 34445 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

Are you a competent Vehicle Assembly Technician, capable of power and functional testing of the completed product / system vehicle platform in a modern manufacturing environment?

Would you thrive in an environment where you will be working from test procedures and engineering instructions on a programme critical to the MOD? Yes! Great, then we’d love to hear from you.

Upon joining our state-of-the-art production facility in Ampthill and with the support of engineering groups, you will be tasked with performing precise and methodical completion of a range of test procedures on high value hardware.

You will ensure the safe use of all testing systems, hand tools, jigs / fixtures and measuring equipment.

We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

Our 4xFlex 8-day working fortnight is a particular favourite amongst the team, giving you every Friday off, to spend more time doing the things you enjoy.

So if you are interested in joining a growing team during a new phase of a programme there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!

Required skills, qualifications and experience

A comprehensive range of vehicle assembly testing with previous experience in similar roles.
Ability to complete set ups and perform quality and performance testing.
Ability to test results and work from written instructions with limited supervision.
Ability to use hand tools and measuring equipment with high accuracy.
Ability to liaise with the test support and engineering functions.
Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work to ensure quality defects are mitigated.
Flexible to work overtime/modified/Non-standard shifts preferred.
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
Complete understanding of “clean as you go”/6S/FOD/Tool control programs mandatory.
Experienced with quality inspection points and process documentation.
Either recognised apprenticeship in mechanical / electrical assembly / test or equivalent through work experience gained on the job.
A very high level of health and safety awareness.
Must be able to take direction well and is a strong team player.
Extreme attention to detail and continual pursuit of perfection.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations.
Excellent organisational skills and problem-solving skills.

Job Reference Number

13445BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

28/06/2024

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