Technical Assistant (Maritime -Electrical/ Mechanical)

Full Job Description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs.

It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Technical Assistant to support our Project Teams in producing bespoke designs. This on site role forms an integral part of our organisation, you will support engineers at the forefront of developing systems that are used in a wide array of exciting projects whilst being exposed to a wide variety of engineering disciplines.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate seamlessly with our engineering and project teams, working alongside them to achieve outstanding results.
• Embrace a variety of engineering tasks that support projects and programs, showcasing your adaptability and versatility whilst working under the guidance of senior engineers such as:

- Writing Test Specifications

- Change Management

- Drawing Updates

- Schematic Updates

- Site Work

• Participate in internal and external meetings, contributing your insights to shape the future of our business.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation, following our local operating procedures.

What You'll Bring:

Essential:

• A minimum of a Level 3 engineering qualification/ completion of an engineering apprenticeship, demonstrating a strong engineering background.
• A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, allowing you to excel in various tasks.
• A rapid learner with a flexible and adaptable engineering approach, ready to tackle diverse challenges related to challenging engineering problems.
• An accurate, diligent and methodical approach to work in an engineering environment
• Ability to plan and organise your own work following higher level direction
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business including suppliers and customers
• Possess a hunger to learn from this unique opportunity in order to effectively support the business and to further your own development

What you will learn:

• Electrical system design
• CAD (Electrical and mechanical)
• The importance of safe systems and detail
• How products are manufactured
• Mechanical Design

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain relevant security vetting level required for the role.

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.