Production Operator

Production Operator     

Vacancy Reference: CLA-348

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £30,000- £35,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services.  We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment

Why Work for Us 

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme via Tusker
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

Reporting to the UAS Build Team Leader, in the role of Production Operator will build complex UAVs in a safe manner from a kit of parts by diligently following engineering information and in accordance with the Company Operating System. In addition, there is a requirement to be involved in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Assembling unmanned aerial vehicles in accordance with work instructions and from the kit of parts supplied.
• Crimping connectors and soldering small components.
• Assembling components and assemblies using small screws and nuts.
• Checking work by using test equipment to verify correct assembly.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to perform build tasks as part of an overall UAV build programme.
• Get involved in problem solving to improve the build process.
• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
• Perform other related duties as required.

About You

Skills:

Essential 

• Good communication skills.

• Construction of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Following both written and verbal work instructions.
• Supporting problem solving activities to reduce non-conformance arisings and reducing build time

Desirable

•  A full valid UK driving license.
• Evidence of regularly testing of your own work.
• Experience with UAV and aircraft.

 Personal Attributes

 Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK

• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• Excellent communicator
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Ability to work well in a team
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

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Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks