Industrial Technician (Machine Shop)

DE&S Deca is a specialist operating centre within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). An integral part of UK Defence, we are tasked with supporting the maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrade, procurement and managed services provision of a vast range of defence avionics, electronics and general equipment to ensure the UK Armed Forces can operate safely and effectively.

The Industrial Technician (Machine Shop) will undertake the manufacture, repair and modification of varied and complex components for aviation, general engineering and Ground Support Equipment for MoD Tri-Service and also provide machining support to other sections within DE&S Deca as required.

Being mindful of the scrutiny on Public Sector pay and in accordance with Civil Service Terms and Conditions, salary on appointment is normally at the minimum point of the salary range and this should therefore be the expectation. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with the normal Civil Service pay rules.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• The safe selection and competent use of all conventional and CNC machinery and tools used in the Machine Shop.
• Manufacture to the strict tolerances and standards required in aviation.
• Understand the structure, properties and characteristics of materials used in the machine shop for manufacture, maintenance and repair of aircraft components and ground equipment.
• Read, interpret and understand engineering data, drawings and Air Publications.
• Provide other engineers with support and solutions for manufacturing issues.
• Plan tasks efficiently to produce machined parts on time with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Carry out job surveys for Customer Services, consisting of capability of carrying out the task, required material quantities and specifications, spares and consumables, timescales and tooling.
• Certify that tasks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.
• Maintain and store correctly and safely materials including metal, spares and POL.
• Undertake further specialised and mandatory training to fulfil role.
• Understand the importance of Compliance in Aviation Engineering.
• Carry out before use inspection of all machinery and calibrated measuring equipment.
• Monitoring of coolant quality for bacterial contamination to the relevant machinery.
• Ensure all work undertaken follows the quality and organisational procedures as defined in the DE&S Deca business system documentation and complies with all statutory COSHH, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection instructions.

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised Engineering qualification or demonstrated time served.
• Experience and knowledge in the manufacture of Aircraft Components within a tool room or machine shop.
• Experience of programming and running CNC machines.
• Good overall knowledge and experience of engineering principles.
• IT literate to level of MS office and programmes used on machinery.
• GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria:

• EITB ONC in Production & Mechanical Engineering. 

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Technical drawings and third angle projection
• CNC Programming
• Working to tight tolerances

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• On-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays
  and a day off for the King’s birthday

Job contact :

• Name : Kent Peters
• Email : Kent.Peters@DECA.MOD.UK

Recruitment team

• Email : Michael.Boyle@DECA.MOD.UK