Aboutus

At Raytheon UK, we take immensepride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As anemployer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturingtalent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of anorganisation that shapes the future of national security whilstinvesting in your growth and personal development. We provide acollaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professionaldevelopment, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building acommunity committed to safeguarding a safer and more connectedworld.

Ourbusiness

As a leading defence andaerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UKhelps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a majorsupplier to the UK government and customers around the globe,providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air,space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and trainingtransformation solutions to commercial and militarycustomers.

With circa 2000employees and major facilities operating throughout the UKincluding Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland),and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committedto investing in British careers and technology development. OurWeapons business works ethically, to provide complex weaponssystems to customers. We equip the Royal Air Force withcapabilities such as AMRAAM and Paveway IV precision guidedmunitions: the Royal Navy with our Phalanx close-in missile defencesystem and the British Army with Javelin portable anti-tank guidedweapon system.

Our Sensorsbusiness has a long heritage of providing leading solutions acrossdifferent domains. From navigation and GPS anti-jamming systems toair traffic radars and solutions for air traffic management, we'reequipping our customers for security across air, land, andsea.

Therole

The Weapons area primarilysupports the design, development, production, and integrationactivities associated with Weapon Systems. As a result of newcontracts, the engineering team are looking for motivatedTechnicians. As an Engineering Technician within Raytheon, you willwork a team of engineers generally operating in a workshop /laboratory environment.

MainDuties
This position offers a great dealof variety with on-job training provided.

Theroles responsibilities will include thefollowing:

• Adhere to Company Healthand Safety Policies and legislation.
• Mechanicalassembly, modification, and repair ofhardware
• Regular checking of tools andmachinery.
• Mechanical and Electricaltesting.
• Completion of forms and maintenancerecords.
• Understand quality requirements andproactively report issues/observations.
• Therole will also offer the opportunity to work occasionally away fromthe main facility in Harlow.

CandidateSkills

Essential

• Previousexperience of working in electrical and mechanical technicianrole.
• Able to follow strict companyEnvironmental Health and Safetyprocedures.
• Proficient in using tools forrepair and manufacture of equipment.
• Ability towork accurately and to deadlines
• Good hand-eyecoordination
• Basic computer literacy includingMicrosoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word,Excel).

Desirable

• Knowledgeof electronic and mechanical systems
• Previousexperience in an Aerospace or Defence workingenvironment.
• DriversLicence
• UKPassport
• Willingness to travel whenrequired.

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Competitive Benefits and WorkCulture

Benefits

• Competitivesalaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory publicholidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days(37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5%company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme(discretionary).
• 6 times salary 'LifeAssurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefitsscheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including HealthCashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongstothers.
• Enhanced sickpay.
• Enhanced family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parentalleave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant ongrade)

WorkCulture

• 37hr workingweek, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement orsite-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finishFriday, start your weekend early!
• Remote,hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on yourneeds and the requirements of the role.
• Agrownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent atdesk, focused. More formal flexible working arrangements can alsobe requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire orhighlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore theflexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paiddays volunteering eachyear.

Technician, Engineer,Mechanical engineer, electronics engineer