Welding Technician - £36,075 + Bonus

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) designs, manufactures and supports world leading military vehicles. The business is currently preparing for an exciting period of growth ahead of key armoured vehicle programmes for the UK MOD - this is a unique opportunity to become part of the team developing, manufacturing, integrating and testing some of the most technically advanced armoured vehicles.

The individual in this role will report directly to the ‘Team Leader Welding’ and be responsible for the manufacture of welded structures and components to the relevant quality and accreditation standards.

In addition to the core skills and competences the individual will bring to the production team, RBSL will provide the individual with a detailed understanding of the platform on which they will be working and all of the necessary skills required to undertake their role.

Position Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):-

• Conduct welding operations to build armoured steel welded assemblies in accordance with manufacturing instructions, relevant drawings, quality standards and SHE requirements.
• Observe strict guidelines for handling armoured steel, post weld heat treatment, checking of weld seams and dimensional accuracy according to the drawing and welding specifications.
• Perform examinations/tests (e.g. Visual inspection, dye penetrant test, dimensional inspection) of welded assembly dimensions in accordance with the requirements and planning as set by the Welding Engineer or Quality Technician
• Execute and adhere to welding instructions, welding sequence, tasks and procedural tests as specified in the production working method.
• Check the quality of own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records (e.g. test instructions, test reports).
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental Policy requirements, and take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• As required, support the Logistics team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables.
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working practices and instructions.
• Adhere to the companies code of conduct.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises).

Required:-

• Qualified to ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders -- Fusion welding -- Part 1: Steels.
• At least 3 year’s welding experience, working autonomously, fabricating welded steel assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified in the use of MIG/MAG and TIG (desirable) welding systems including working with HS Steels.
• Understanding of complete welding fabrication of major assemblies, welding processes and equipment, materials and their behaviour during welding, relationships between the structure of materials, resultant properties and stress aspects.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate competence through manufacture of weld test pieces at the time of interview (all equipment and PPE will be provided).
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).
• Candidate must declare any known concerns that they may have in achieving security clearance in their application.
• Communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work within a high performing team.
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

Desirable / advantageous:-

• Experience with non-destructive testing techniques including mechanical and visual inspection techniques, dye penetration, magnetic particle and radiographic testing
• Experience in working in the fabrication of military or similar heavy high integrity welded products.

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

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