Date Posted:
2024-05-28
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
Position Role Type:
Technician
Location
Harlow
Hours
Fulltime 37 hrs
About us
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.
The role
The Weapons area primarily supports the design, development, production, and integration activities associated with Weapon Systems. As a result of new contracts, the engineering team are looking for motivated Technicians. As an Engineering Technician within Raytheon, you will work in a team of engineers generally operating in a workshop/laboratory environment.
Main Duties
This position offers a great deal of variety with on-job training provided. The roles responsibilities will include the following:
* Adhere to Company Health and Safety Policies and legislation.
* Mechanical assembly, modification, and repair of hardware.
* Regular checking of tools and machinery.
* Mechanical and Electrical testing.
* Completion of forms and maintenance records.
* Understand quality requirements and proactively report issues/observations.
* The role will also offer the opportunity to work occasionally away from the main facility in Harlow.
Candidate Skills
Essential
* Previous experience of working in an electrical and mechanical technician role.
* Able to follow strict company Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
* Proficient in using tools for repair and manufacture of equipment.
* Ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
* Good hand-eye coordination.
* Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Desirable
* Knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems.
* Previous experience in an Aerospace or Defence working environment.
* Drivers Licence.
* UK Passport.
* Willingness to travel when required.
Competitive Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
* Competitive salaries.
* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr).
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
* Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role).
* Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade).
Work Culture
* 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
* A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focused.
* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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