Live Build Technician

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Live Build Technician

Salary:£36000 - £41000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus & Overtime Working Options
Location:Bedfordshire, South East, England
Consultant:Joshua Whitton
Telephone:01202 978691
Email:Josh@electusrecruitment.co.uk
Summary
Take ownership of hands-on manufacturing work where precision, quality and technical capability matter. You will build your experience across complex defence products while developing a versatile engineering skill set. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your manufacturing expertise within the defence sector and continue developing your technical capability through varied, hands-on work.

Where you will be based
The role is site-based in Central Bedfordshire. This is a permanent, full-time position.

What you will be doing
  • Carry out production, repair and modification activities on complex manufactured products
  • Work accurately to defined build standards and technical specifications
  • Complete manufacturing inspections and associated production records
  • Use manufacturing tools, equipment and measuring instruments confidently
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship, product quality and process compliance
  • Support product certification while maintaining a safe and well-organised working environment
Skills & Background
  • Practical mechanical or electrical manufacturing capability
  • Experience working within structured manufacturing processes
  • Confidence using relevant tools and measuring equipment
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to changing manufacturing requirements
  • Strong team-working skills with a focus on quality and the end customer
Essential Requirements
  • Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship
  • Level 3 academic qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing
  • Level 3 vocational qualification such as an NVQ in a relevant discipline
  • Able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
Salary and Rewards
A base salary in excess of £40,000 is on offer. This comes with several benefits, including:
  • Company bonus of up to £2,500, dependent on company performance
  • Pension contributions of up to 14% combined employer and employee
  • Opportunities for paid overtime
  • Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability then.
Joshua Whitton