Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 12 Month FTC

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire

Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 12 Month FTC

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Lockheed Martin Corporation, Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 31 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: abf0602e155140eb8d1d2db33cd5a15e

Full Job Description

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., Lockheed Martin is looking for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join our team on an inital 12 Month FTC (Fixed Term Contract) This exciting opportunity is based from our state of the art 64 acre facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from a 4 day working week (Mon - Thu). As our Electro-Mechanical Assembler you will be responsible for electrical and mechanical assembly and integration of complex systems working from drawings and engineering instruction. You'll demonstrate competent and safe use of all hand tools, jigs, fixtures and measuring tools, including final acceptance testing on the production line. Working with support from engineering group you'll provide a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on low volume 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! The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here

  • A comprehensive range of Electrical and Mechanical assembly and fitting skills with previous experience in similar roles.
  • Cable / Harness installation and routing / connecting.
  • Ability to interpret drawings and work from written instructions, specifications, procedures, schematics, and engineering drawings with limited supervision.
  • Ability to use hand tools and measuring equipment with high accuracy.
  • Experience of product functional acceptance testing desirable.
  • Either recognised apprenticeship in mechanical assembly or equivalent or through work experience gained on the job.
  • Competent with using IT/Software packages
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping (5S) methodology.
  • A high level of health and safety awareness.

    Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

    At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
  • We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pension
  • Dental
  • Critical Illness
  • Life Assurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Employee discounts for top high street shops
  • Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
  • Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave