KNDS UK Stockport, England, United Kingdom
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KNDS UK Stockport, England, United Kingdom
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A Little About Us
With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.
About The Role…
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:
The primary purpose of this role is to machine parts to specifications using the machine tools in which the job holder has been trained.
Key Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
* To comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work.
* To perform “Start of Work” machine inspections prior to shift commencement.
* To report via approved Maintenance Reporting Procedures any machine fault or unusual occurrence
* To read and understand engineering drawings to ensure all parts machined conform to drawing and planning specification.
* To set and operate CNC milling machines, retrieve and input CNC programs from the network in accordance with the appropriate paperwork.
* To select appropriate tools, equipment and materials in preparation of machining
* To measure, examine and visually inspect components to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometres and verniers to drawing specification.
* To input production tickets onto SAP on completion of each task
* To provide assistance/training to the semi-skilled machinists/new starts as and when necessary.
* To comply with the Company’s Environmental and Health & Safety policies and any regulatory agencies to ensure that the safety of all employees is not compromised.
* To maintain a clean and orderly work area as required
* To conduct daily duties in a highly professional manner
What We’re Looking For…
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Minimum of grade C in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
* Ideally have NVQ level 2-3 Engineering/machining or HNC/HND and machining apprenticeship.
* Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
* Previous experience of running CNC machining centers
* SAP experience
What You Can Expect From Us
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018, achieved their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:
* Competitive salary
* Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
* Flexible working
* Half day Friday
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
* Free car parking
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to careers@knds.co.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.
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Management and Manufacturing
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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