LOCKHEED MARTIN UK - Production Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Employer Lockheed Martin UK Insys Limited
Job Type Apprenticeship
Closing Date 05/04/2019
Positions available 1
Job Location Bedford, MK45 2HD
Potential Start Date 03/09/2019

A Brief overview of the role

Lockheed Martin are looking to recruit for an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technicians, supporting the build of leading Armoured Fighting Vehicles to start in September 2019.

Skills we would like you to have

We are looking for individuals with the following skills set: • An interest in Mechanical & Electrical engineering through either practical experience or study. • A school leaver with GCSE’s to include Maths, English and Science or a technical subject. • Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills • Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them

Qualifications Required for the role

Candidates must have An interest in Mechanical & Electrical Manufacturing through either practical experience or study .•A levels in a relevant subject or equivalent •GCSE A*-C or be predicted a 5 - 9 in Maths, English and Science or a Technical subject •Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills •Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them. Please ensure these are included on your CV.

Personal qualities we would like you to have

You must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills to be considered for this role. • Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them.

Job Description

An apprenticeship with Lockheed Martin will help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to join a highly skilled team of Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technicians, supporting the build of leading Armoured Fighting Vehicles.This is an exciting opportunity for two dedicated and committed individuals to grow as Engineers within our company. The job will involve training in the following: • A comprehensive range of assembly and fitting techniques on Armoured Fighting Vehicles • Interpreting drawings and working from written instructions. • Use of hand tools and measuring equipment. • Liaise with Engineering and manufacturing team leaders to improve machining methods and design • Use problem solving techniques to solve process related issues • Ability to prioritise work load in order to meet deliverable commitment timelines • Experience of 6 ‘S’ principles and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and techniques

Future Prospects

A Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship will help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to join a highly skilled team of Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technicians, supporting the build of leading Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Other Information about this role

PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A UK BASED PASSPORT AND BE PREPARED TO UNDERGO FULL SECURITY CLEARANCES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN UK. CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A FULL CV WITH THIS APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.