Manufacturing Trainee Milton Keynes, England
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Do you want to learn more about Engineering but feel you don’t yet have the skills?
As a Manufacturing Trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience, and be creative whilst developing a new career in our forward-thinking Advanced Manufacturing Facility.
You’ll be provided with all the training, support, and guidance you need as you learn the skills to enable you to help manufacture products which play an integral part in protecting national security.
Our team have a wide range of experience and they’re keen to share it with you as you progress your career with us.
We have opportunities in the following teams:
Printed Circuit Manufacture (PCM)
In joining this exciting and developing team you will learn not only what it takes to manufacture high quality printed circuit boards but how we do it for the community that protects our national security. You will be introduced to all aspects of manufacture utilising industry leading technology along with an ever-challenging desire to improve our capability to the very highest standards.
Additive Manufacturing
Working within this team you will learn to use our range of commercial 3D printing machines, daily tasks will include the loading, operating, re-stocking and preventative maintenance which is vital in ensuring we meet our delivery requirements.
Mechanical Manufacturing
As a member of the Sheet Metal or Projects team you will have the opportunity to gain the broad range of mechanical skills that will be needed to develop your competencies in these areas of manufacturing, For Sheet Metal the training will be focused on the cutting, forming and joining of Sheet Metal using the latest industrial technology whilst Projects will focus on the precision machining, assembly and inspection of a range of mechanical products.
Electronics Manufacturing
As a member of the team, you will gain experience (with the aid of an experienced mentor) in all 4 areas of Electronics manufacturing (Surface Mount Technology, Wiring and Assembly, Production Test and Electrical Safety) before choosing an area to specialise in. You will gain a broad range of skills. From the operation of automated pick and place machines to assembling and building final products to using a variety of test equipment and techniques to prove a product works correctly to validating that the product is safe and compliant to use.
Manufacturing Logistics
Working in this team you will be at the centre of our manufacturing facility; you will help control our inventory and deliver products to our end users. This role is vital in keeping our Manufacturing teams moving.
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Putting your skills to use
- Develop new skills relevant to an engineering environment
- Learn how to operate relevant manufacturing equipment safely
- Work within a team to manufacture products
- Learn how products are designed and manufactured in our organisation
- Work in accordance with current processes, procedures and work instructions.
- Aid manufacture of products to meet cost, quality and time criteria.
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More About You
To apply for this role, you will already have:
- An interest in how things are manufactured or how they work.
- A desire to learn and expand your knowledge and skills.
- Good communication skills
To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of finding solutions to problems
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- A proven commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards
Your Personal Skills
- Is practical and like to be “hands on”
- Wants to improve on yesterday – striving to be the best you can
- Makes mistakes. And learns from them
- Enjoys being part of a team. You’ll learn from others and share your ideas.
- Wants to make a difference. You understand the importance of what we do and take pride in doing your best
- Is open minded. You’re willing to try something new, to improve and learn along the way
- Behaves with integrity. You will be professional, honest and reliable
- Can go with the flow. Change is a big part of our organisation. You will be able to adapt with the support of your team and management
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What we Offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
- 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
- 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
- Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
- Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
- Sports & Social Society. Whether its classis cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
- On site nursery (subject to availability).
- 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
- Relocation Package*
- Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.
About HMGCC
We’re HMGCC, His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre. You may not have heard of us before. It’s OK, we’re used to it! That’s because our customers are other UK Government Departments. Using our collective expertise, we develop communication systems for our customers that are innovative, reliable and totally secure to protect national security at home and overseas.
We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.
To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please click here.
Equal Opportunities
Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.
HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.
HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident - Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please click here.
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Click apply directly on the HMGCC Website.
Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.
Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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