Engineering Assistant Technician

In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions

Assistant Technician - BAE Renfrewshire

Role Description:

Our client BAE Systems are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Assistant Technician to work at their Environmental Test Facility in Renfrewshire (postcode is PA6 7GB)

The role will function as part of a team to assist in conducting test and evaluation within the Environmental Test Facility (ETF) The candidate will assist and support the team in conducting of a number of environmental trials in line with required standards/customer requirements and ensure all relevant data and photographic evidence are delivered in a timely manner, in accordance with ETF schedule

Candidates MUST possess some level of mechanical skills alongside prior experience with an engineering and/or manufacturing environment

Rate(s): standard pays £14.38 per hour PAYE

Any Shift work pays £17.69 per hour

Working hours: Early Shift & Back shift

Earlies: 6:30am-2:30pm Monday - Thursday and 6:30am - 2pm on Friday

Back: 1:30pm - 11:15pm Monday - Thursday, no Fridays

ly for 12 months (scope for both extension and permanent prospects)

Core Duties:

• Functioning within a team to assist conducting of test and evaluation trials
• Responsible for recording of test data and following the relevant test plans.
• Assisting with continuous improvement and performance measurement activities.
• Responsible for maintaining technical competency.
• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of trials within timescale and budget.
• Use of forklift to move materials and items in and around site
• Interface with both internal and external customers.
• Compliance with pretrials risk assessments to ensure trials are conducted in a safe manner and that all trial specific hazards are identified and controlled.
• Compliance and adherence to SHE legislation.
• Compliance and adherence with the quality management system.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Any prior familiarity or experience with an engineering and/or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical skills
• the ability to identify issues, conduct technical analysis of causes and identify and present solutions

Desirable:

• Previous forklift driving experience
• Proven record of supporting engineering teams and projects
• Current valid UK Security Clearance to SC level or higher
• Forklift licence
• Lifting and slinging experience
• Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
• A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design