Total 76 job vacancies by Guidant Group

Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, who is a respected partner of the Ministry of Defence in the UK, are searching for an experienced Electrical Fitter - Apprenticeship-Trained Professionals to join their team at the Bolton site. This role's primary duties involve manufacturing and testing activities within the electrical department. The ideal candidate will follow product certification procedures, maintain high standards of workmanship, and efficiently manage budgets and timelines to achieve project objectives.

What we're looking for:

• IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred.
• It would help if you emphasised your expertise in electrical wiring, electrical fitting, and assembly on your CV, as you have considerable experience in these areas.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.
• Manual handling training; ESD training.
• Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training.

Qualifications:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship

"OR"

• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Fitter:

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Operate a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant test times are met.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from the site. Full apprenticeship required".

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced General Operator - Soldering and Looming (Night Shift only) to perform manufacturing and self-certification duties, as well as sub-assembly components. This is an excellent opportunity to join the leaders in missile and defence and grow within their innovative initiatives.

The chosen candidate will create certification procedures, set workmanship standards, and manage budgets and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

• Proficient in dexterity for precise tasks.
• Ability to read and understand layouts.
• Adherence to instructions.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Looming (working with PCBs)
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Completed ESD training.

Additional skills:

• PC literate.
• Basic Microsoft Skills
• Soldering skills
• Microelectronics experience

Tentatively work across several departments, these might include:

1. Looming: binding wire looming is a cable assembly that efficiently distributes electrical signals by linking cables together using a crimping tool. (Ex; wiring, root wiring, and fibre optics cabling),
2. PEC and CCA Assembly
3. Plastics Department (Ex; applying glues, cutting out intricate patterns, and moulding).
4. Manufacturing Control/ Stores (Kitting, SAP, Picking goods inwards).
5. Must be comfortable working under a microscope for most of the work.

What you'll get to do as a General Operator (FA) - Soldering - Night Shift only:

• Perform precise assembly and manufacturing tasks according to established procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines.
• Soldering micro-components to circuit boards.
• Help streamline the flow of work and information in the manufacturing area.
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced General Operator - (Looming) to perform manufacturing and self-certification duties, as well as sub-assembly components. This is an excellent opportunity to join the leaders in missile and defence and grow within their innovative initiatives.

The chosen candidate will create certification procedures, set workmanship standards, and manage budgets and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

• Proficient in dexterity for precise tasks.
• Ability to read and understand layouts.
• Adherence to instructions.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Completed ESD training.

Additional skills:

• PC literate.
• Basic Microsoft Skills
• Microelectronics experience
• Soldering components/Crimping tool

Tentatively work across several departments, these might include:

1. Looming: binding wire looming is a cable assembly that efficiently distributes electrical signals by linking cables together using a crimping tool. (Ex; wiring, root wiring, soldering and fibre optics cabling),
2. PEC and CCA Assembly
3. Plastics Department (Ex; applying glues, cutting out intricate patterns, and moulding).
4. Manufacturing Environment: Manufacturing/Production Control/ Stores (Kitting, SAP, Picking goods inwards).
5. Must be comfortable working under a microscope for most of the work.

What you'll get to do as a General Operator (BA):

• Perform precise assembly and manufacturing tasks according to established procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines.
• Help streamline the flow of work and information in the manufacturing area.
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced General Operator - (Microelectronics) to perform manufacturing and self-certification duties, soldering under a microscope, as well as sub-assembly components. This is an excellent opportunity to join the leaders in missile and defence and grow within their innovative initiatives.

The chosen candidate will create certification procedures, set workmanship standards, and manage budgets and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

• Proficient in dexterity for precise tasks.
• Ability to read and understand layouts.
• Adherence to instructions.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Completed ESD training.

Additional skills:

• PC literate.
• Basic Microsoft Skills
• Microelectronics experience
• Soldering components/Crimping tool

Tentatively work across several departments, these might include:

1. Looming: binding wire looming is a cable assembly that efficiently distributes electrical signals by linking cables together using a crimping tool. (Ex; wiring, root wiring, soldering and fibre optics cabling),
2. PEC and CCA Assembly
3. Microelectronics
4. Plastics Department (Ex; applying glues, cutting out intricate patterns, and moulding).
5. Manufacturing Control/ Stores (Kitting, SAP, Picking goods inwards).
6. Must be comfortable working under a microscope for most of the work.

What you'll get to do as a General Operator (BA):

• Perform precise assembly and manufacturing tasks according to established procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines.
• Help streamline the flow of work and information in the manufacturing area.
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our esteemed client, a valued partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic business performance management and technical teams in Bolton.

As the chosen candidate, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing ongoing objectives to elevate the Company's planning and scheduling standards. Your extensive experience and expertise as a seasoned Project Planner Controller will be instrumental in promoting and supporting these standards, ensuring the success of critical projects.

What we're looking for:

• Maintain a high level of competence and experience with Primavera and SAP PS and with industry-standard computing applications (specifical spreadsheets).
• Harbour durable communication skills, capable of working in large teams with complex skills (Engineering, Finance, Commercial, Project Management, etc.)
• Possess the appeal of working in a multicultural pan-European environment.
• Contain a proven level of Commercial and Financial management experience.
• Proactive team player who inspires others is assertive and possesses strong negotiation and arbitration skills.

What you'll get to do as a Project/Planner Controller:

• Analyse progress and performance, comparing it to contractual and internal targets to identify variances and their causes.
• Prepare reports and recommend actions to maintain or improve progress.
• Establish and deploy the overall project schedule for the sector/projects, ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Coach engineering, production, and project management team members in best practice planning and scheduling to develop planning skills across the project team.
• Integrate work package plans to create a fully integrated network aligned with company standards, deploying, managing, and maintaining the project's performance measurement baseline.
• Generate, distribute, and report project schedule data as required, providing guidance on conflicts and corrective actions.
• Manage the application of the Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology as needed.
• Oversee the project critical path analysis process according to company standards.
• Cultivate positive relationships with engineers and the broader community to ensure adherence to the company's project control standards, systems, and methods, delivering accurate and high-quality performance status data promptly.

If you are passionate about driving excellence and innovation in project planning and scheduling, we want to hear from you!

Join a Leading Partner of the UK Ministry of Defence as a Project Planner Controller!

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Looking for a meaningful opportunity in the field of electrical inspection? Our client, a highly esteemed partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team. As an Electrical Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of deliverable hardware, thereby contributing to the success of this critical partnership. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values quality and excellence and to make a real difference in the world of defence.

What we're looking for:

• Several years of experience as a skilled person.
• IPC 610 & IPC 620 certified / trained preferred.
• Manual handling and ESD Training.
• Possess and exhibit experience in inspecting the work of others.
• No colour blindness.

Qualifications:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Inspector:

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality of deliverable hardware and certifying the product in line with processes and procedures. They will also inspect for correct assembly, physical damage, and faulty finishes or painting. They will monitor operators and control non-conforming items, raising reports as necessary. The candidate will maintain product certification and approval via regular audits, ensuring compliance with all procedures. They will also possess a versatile skill base and maintain workmanship standards while contributing to an environment of process improvement.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Guidant Global is collaborating with our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, to find a proficient Electrical Calibration Operator. The role involves carrying out regular calibration of Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Develop clear and comprehensive calibration & maintenance records.
• Experience in calibrating COTS/Special to Type Test Equipment
• Experience working on Environmental Stress Screening Facilities (ESS) is desirable.
• Knowledge in calibrating electrical test equipment such as Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.
• Understanding In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
• Capable of following the manufacturer's instructions, and an excellent understanding of SAP would be desirable.
• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC in Electronics

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Calibration and Maintenance Operator:

The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the Operations team. They will perform initial calibration, routine calibration, and maintenance of test and measurement equipment, ensuring that factory and proprietary equipment is in line with current procedures. The candidate will follow departmental processes and procedures to carry out calibration and repair tasks and generate comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability purposes.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client a trusted UK Ministry of Defence partner seeks an experienced continuous improvement manufacturing engineer. The role involves optimising their logistics reducing waste and enhancing productivity responsibilities include developing process for missile system delivery cross functional collaboration in leadership within assembly operations period.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.

"AND"

• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"OR"

• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong background in manufacturing and warehousing, with a preference for experience in supply chain goods receiving practises.
• Understand MRP and just-in-time principles, preferably within a stores environment, and have experience supporting operations in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, particularly the ability to influence teams outside of their direct reporting structure and form productive working relationships across functions.
• Possess expertise in lean manufacturing, 6 Sigma methodologies, and CI and Quality tools, and have experience leading practical problem-solving exercises with multifunctional teams.
• Adept at producing maintaining an interpretating data using a structured approach, managing projects from inception to completion.
• Proficient in system tools, techniques, and Minitab software.
• Understanding of manufacturing, logistical, and engineering processes is also necessary.

What you'll get to do as a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer:

The ideal candidate will set up, support, and govern Continuous Improvement (CI) reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable. They will facilitate and execute CI plans to implement corrective and preventive actions, supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied data products. Additionally, they will work to reduce defects within the stores area of the business, including rework and non-conformance, using 8D/A3 methodology. The successful candidate will implement process controls and enhance process capability based on critical stores end logistics processes driven by both internal and external customers. They will also facilitate Problem Prevention System (PPS) for root cause analysis within manufacturing and logistics facilities, providing technical expertise on lean tools and change management. Furthermore, they will manage and drive improvement activities within the business.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen, Aldi shop, and Costa are nearby. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to provide guidance and support in managing non-conformance issues. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that relevant fault analysis is conducted during the manufacturing process and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to mitigate any identified issues.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with the manufacturing teams and other relevant departments to facilitate Non-conformance Management and provide guidance on Quality Engineering Issues.

What we're looking for:

• Ideally qualified with a minimum of HNC/HND in the relevant subject or have relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills utilising data to drive improvements.
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Strong Practical problem-solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements
• Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise and monitor multiple tasks to achieve set objectives.
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks

What you'll get to do as a Quality Engineer:

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the frontline provision of non-conformance management that supports the Manufacturing functions. This will include administering non-conformities and containment activities. The candidate will also be required to collate and analyse non-conformance data using Google NLP, a business tool. This will highlight any adverse trends and risks to the business, as well as opportunities for improvement. The successful candidate will implement and verify permanent corrective actions. Other responsibilities include collating business KPIs for communication at all levels, analysing data on CQN (Rework/Scrap), returns, and yields, facilitating practical problem-solving activities, and determining root causes and implementing robust corrective actions using relevant Quality Tools. The candidate will also support the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing by analysing historical data and using the lessons learned. The candidate will facilitate non-conformance meetings at all levels, from the shop floor to Manufacturing Heads, providing information concerning products and escalation of issues. The candidate will be responsible for managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with Inter Company facilities across Europe, including France, Italy, and Germany, and external customers. The candidate will also manage inscapes between business units within Manufacturing and interface with the Programs Quality representative and the wider Quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of our client's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Assembly and Integration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in producing and assembling missiles. This contract opportunity may lead to a permanent position or an extension. A full apprenticeship and certificate copy is required. The role is full-time with a hybrid work schedule - in Bolton.

As the Manufacturing Engineer in charge of missile assembly, it is crucial that you ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of our client's products. Your role in the Manufacturing Engineering team is critical, and you will be accountable for supporting several manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 with a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"or": A BEng degree in a relevant engineering field."

"or": A minimum of twenty years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer."

• Knowledge to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds and expertise and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse team and the ability to read, analyse and interpret documents for accuracy and compliance with Code
• Effective collaboration, customer understanding, and prompt response are crucial.
• Understand and work with Company Processes and Procedures.
• It is highly essential to have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training and SAP experience.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

• In charge of compiling and updating manufacturing instructions.
• Responsible for designing, commissioning, and testing the associated tooling.
• Assist in the industrial validation process using tools such as FMEAs and FAIs.
• Resolve technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process and update route card to reflect changes because of re-works in activities
• To ensure proper configuration control, it's essential to incorporate design modifications into the manufacturing instructions.
• Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, who is a respected partner of the Ministry of Defence in the UK, are searching for an experienced Electrical Fitter to join their team at the Bolton site. This role's primary duties involve manufacturing and testing activities within the electrical department. The ideal candidate will follow product certification procedures, maintain high standards of workmanship, and efficiently manage budgets and timelines to achieve project objectives.

What we're looking for:

• IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred.
• It would help if you emphasised your expertise in electrical wiring, electrical fitting, and assembly on your CV, as you have considerable experience in these areas.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.
• Manual handling training; ESD training.
• Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training.

Qualifications:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship

"OR"

• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Fitter:

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Operate a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant test times are met.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

*Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from the site. Full apprenticeship required".

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks an experienced shipping officer. The ideal candidate should have domestic and international shipping experience and be familiar with road and air transportation. As a shipping officer, your tasks will include preparing export documentation and understanding incoterms, tariffs, and CPC codes. You'll collaborate closely with our client's in-house export control team, customs department, and freight forwarders.

As a shipping officer, you'll oversee all exports from the site to meet customer demands worldwide by air or road. Adhere to their processes for a benchmark service.

What we're looking for:

• Detailed knowledge of export legislation
• Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
• Interpersonal skills across different business functions
• Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal) with attention to detail
• Organised with excellent time management skills
• Prioritise and work to deadlines without supervision.

What you'll get to do as a Shipping Officer:

The ideal candidate for this job will be responsible for ensuring timely product delivery that aligns with project demands. This involves managing export-related documentation, transportation, and compliance with export licenses and transport legislation. They will also identify and implement process improvements, maintain current knowledge of site movements, ensure administrative duties are completed for each shipment, and keep up to date with archiving and scanning. The candidate will be required to undertake Known Consignor training to promote functional excellence and remain compliant with the controls put in place. Collaboration with the export control team, customs officers, and freight forwarders will be necessary to ensure compliance and provide a benchmark export and shipping service.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join a leading partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence! Our client is looking for a dedicated and experience manufacturing controller with a strong background and stores management. In this role, you'll be responsible for loading, controlling, and monitoring work packages within a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and Bolton. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and stores environments or manufacturing control.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a store's environment or manufacturing control
• Ability to follow instructions and willing to work flexible shift patterns
• Attention to detail and work on own with minimal supervision
• Manual handling and ESD training
• Lifting & Slinging training (including overhead cranes).

Desirable skills:

• Lineside/Stores experience required to be considered (warehousing irrelevant)
• PC skills, including EXCEL.
• Forklift truck licence & medical (FLT licence required)
• Knowledge of Kanban and two bin systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System, e.g., SAP.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Controller:

• Experienced in Manufacturing control and with an Enterprise Planning System, e.g., SAP.
• Issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a store's environment.
• Stock control/storekeeping, including shelf-life control (highly essential)
• Load the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs according to planned lead and cycle times to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Packing includes the use of hand tools and receiving and issuing tooling
• Kitting (assembling all the necessary components for a worker to complete a task) activity (highly essential)
• Loading and unloading of Lorries

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Guidant Global is collaborating with our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, to find a proficient Electrical Calibration Operator. The role involves carrying out regular calibration of Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Develop clear and comprehensive calibration & maintenance records.
• Experience in calibrating COTS/Special to Type Test Equipment
• Experience working on Environmental Stress Screening Facilities (ESS) is desirable.
• Knowledge in calibrating electrical test equipment such as Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.
• Understanding In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
• Capable of following the manufacturer's instructions, and an excellent understanding of SAP would be desirable.
• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC in Electronics

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Calibration and Maintenance Operator:

The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the Operations team. They will perform initial calibration, routine calibration, and maintenance of test and measurement equipment, ensuring that factory and proprietary equipment is in line with current procedures. The candidate will follow departmental processes and procedures to carry out calibration and repair tasks and generate comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability purposes.

"Please Note: Our client UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.