Electrical Technician
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
£32000-£34500 p/a + BUPA, Annual Bonus and Full Benefits
37.5 hours plus 4 Day Work Week Pattern
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers.
It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cable / Harness Technician to join our team based from Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday.
You'll also be offered ongoing training, support and flexible benefits.
We require a competent technician who will be:
* Capable of cable and harness manufacturing working from drawings and engineering instruction
* Competent and skilled in the safe use of all hand tools.
* Able to use Jigs, fixtures and measuring tools.
* A problem solver with a positive attitude.
* Working with support from engineering group a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on high value hardware.
We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.
So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programmes there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!
What skills will I need?
* Cable and Harness manufacturing to specifications using Work instructions and Engineering drawings working in a medium volume production environment
* Understanding of ESD controls.
* Experience in the use of crimp tools and ability to hand solder to high accuracy.
* Competent with using IT/Software packages.
* Cleanliness and housekeeping (5S) methodology.
* A high level of health and safety awareness.
* Certified IPC 620 or experience working with or understanding of IPC/J-Standards.
Please note : We can offer training to get people up to speed on the latest IPC 620 standards, if you have some background in this already, EG IPC 610 or J-STD standards/qualifications.
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.