Senior Integration & Repair Technician

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The Senior Integration and Repair Technician at West Wales is a new position within the recently created Tekever Defence Business Unit.

Tekever Defence is responsible for the development and delivery of Tekevers capability offering to the Defence market. The Tekever Defence Business Unit is split into six main departments Engineering, Capability, Futures, Operations, Delivery and BD & Commercial.

The West Wales site is an integral part of Tekever Defence Business, as part of the new Defence Engineering division. The divisions core role is to work alongside the wider Tekever enterprise to design and manufacture new and innovative capabilities that address critical needs for NATO Defence markets.

As first and foremost a technology company, Tekever invests its own resources to develop new products for the defence market that are offered on a COTs or MOTs basis. The division is planned to be co-located between West Wales and Bath.

The West Wales site provides Tekever Defence with the capability to customise and modify platforms to meet specific customer requirements and undertake live flight tests and demonstrations within segregated airspace.

The site comprises five primary teams; Composites Production, Integration and Repair, Research and Development; Validation and Test Flight Operations and Support.

As a senior member of the Integration and Repair Team, you will be responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of daily operations of the integration and repair area, ensuring that schedules are met efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety planning. You will be responsible for managing a team of Integration and Repair Technicians, optimising workflows, and addressing any operational issues to achieve departmental goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

Provide leadership and direction for the junior integration and repair technicians;

Lead, mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance;

Foster a positive team environment that encourages open communication, collaboration and professional growth;

Undertake additional duties as required by the business.

Integration and Repair Planning and Execution

Support the planning, scheduling and monitoring of integration and repair activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of products;

Undertake the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic systems, components and circuits;

Identify and mitigate risks to integration and repair activities, facilitating problem solving and decision-making processes;

Maintain a safe working environment ensuring compliance with relevant corporate policies and health and safety regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Foster strong relationships with other departments to ensure alignment, joint working and effective communication;

Present updates on delivery and recommendations to stakeholders.

Quality Control:

• Work with the Head of Integration and Repair to implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all products meet specifications and industry standards by monitoring integration and repair processes and conducting regular inspections;
• Implement corrective actions when quality issues arise, working closely with the team to maintain high standards.

Health & Safety:

• Work with the Head of Integration and Repair to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols;
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used correctly by all staff;
• Report and investigate any accidents or near-miss incidents, and implement preventive measures.

Inventory & Stock Control:

• Oversee the use of raw materials, ensuring efficient stock usage and minimizing waste;
• Work closely with technicians to ensure that stock levels of materials and components are maintained to meet repair and maintenance needs.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve integration and repair processes, increasing efficiency while reducing waste and costs;
• Work with Head of Integration and Repair to implement new processes, techniques or other process improvements as identified by management.

Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records, quality checks, procedures SWPs and any issues encountered;
• Provide regular reports to the wider Tekever Team on team performance, including KPI tracking and production analysis.

This is a wide-reaching role with a high degree of autonomy and authority. You will be entrusted and empowered to deliver and will need to be comfortable working in a highly demanding environment. Above all you will need to be an innovative thinker you will have a passion for solving problems and a drive to see your ideas to fruition. You will also be a fast learner and need to quickly develop and champion a comprehensive understanding of Tekevers core technologies and products.

You will have a proven track record in supervisory roles within composite production teams. You will have a strong understanding of production processes, cross-functional team management and will foster a people centric approach that balances agility and systematic rigour. A technical education at degree level will be a benefit but not essential; critical however is your ability to quickly build a strong team with a powerful ethos.

Whilst the role will be situated within West Wales, you may also be expected to travel to other locations in the UK, Portugal and Europe.

Essential Competencies:

• A strong, proven background with experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electronic systems, components and circuits;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team toward achieving targets;
• Excellent analytical skills to quickly identify product defects and implement effective solutions;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously;
• The ability to work independently and within a team installing equipment, systems and performing maintenance and repair of those systems;
• High standards for quality control and a meticulous approach to ensuring processes are followed;
• Experience in fabrication working across a range of different materials;
• Experience in the application of project management principles and tools;
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined KPIs, and delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment;
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment practices;
• Clear and concise communication skills for liaising with team members, management, and other departments and proven experience of cultivating a great work environment;

Desirable competencies:

• HNC/HND or degree in an engineering discipline
• CAD experience
• CAM experience
• Willingness to deploy around the world

If the above excites you then we can offer an attractive salary package and pension scheme. We will give you an annual leave allowance of 25 days plus Bank Holidays and we have an employee assistance programme to support you should you need it.

As an Armed Forces friendly company we will guarantee an interview to all applicants from the Armed Forces community (serving, veterans, and forces family members) as long as the essential criteria of the role is met.

Location: To be part of a world class UAV provider, you will be required to travel around the world.

APPLICATION PROCESS: please apply and include your CV along with a covering letter. We would like to hear why you believe you would be a good fit for this role, along with highlighting any relevant experience and skills for the position. You will be invited for an interview if your CV has been shortlisted for the position.

SECURITY: SC Clearance would be required at a minimum. DV Clearance a nice to have. Tekever will be able to help through the process if required.

Type of Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension;
• Sick pay;
• Wellness programme;
• Pension Contribution.

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required).

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required).

Work Location:

• UK, Portugal, US, Europe.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting journey, send us your application! ‍