Department: Production
Location: Bembridge
Description
* Employment type: Permanent
* Employment basis: Full Time
* Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
* Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
Britten-Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market-leading range of aviation-related services internationally.
This role requires a skilled technician to support the new build production line manufacturing detail parts for assemblies. Employees are encouraged to learn new specific tasks to diversify their skills and support the business. This can lead to further progression through the grading system, with further training available for suitable candidates.
You will be responsible for ensuring you achieve and maintain the internal approvals to carry out the above tasks. You will record the progress of your tasks through the work order to completion in accordance with our procedures. Training new and trainee positions to complete the tasks as above in accordance with our procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Manufacture aircraft components from aluminium sheet metal or other similar materials using specifically manufactured tools.
* Forming, pressing, routing, and hand finishing to meet the drawing requirements. Routing will be established to support this process.
* Manufacture detail assemblies, mainly metal components, including riveting, countersinking, de-burring, bonding, and sealing to meet the drawing requirements.
* Manufacture small, machined parts to drawing requirements using manual and CNC mills and lathes.
* Manufacture fuel pipes, Pitot pipes, brake pipes, and other similar pipes using copper, tungum, and other materials in our purpose-built pipe facility.
* Read and understand technical drawings and build instructions.
* Attention to detail in the quality process is essential.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
* 5 GCSEs Grade C/4+ including Maths and English.
* Indentured Apprenticeship in a relevant area or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years in a similar manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
* Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
* Private healthcare scheme
* Flu vaccination
* Dental and optical cover
* Employee Assistance Program
* Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
* Health screening and therapies
* Digital GP
* Referral bonus
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