Our Role
Windracers are seeking enthusiastic and experienced technicians to join our airframe assembly team. You will be assembling and testing our current and next generation systems and structural assemblies for our fixed wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle). We are seeking individuals to join our team who can work independently and under general supervision, undertaking skilled tasks in the assembly of individual parts and sub-assemblies. Workshop experience is necessary.
By choosing a career at Windracers you will be joining a highly ambitious team working on cutting edge projects. You will be based at our factory in Boscombe Down and you will be working alongside our design and manufacturing engineers as we transition our system from prototype to scale production.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard and Disclosure and Barring Service (basic) clearance.
Role Foundations: Skills & Experience (essential)
- 3+ years hands-on experience in engineering field
- Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for quality
- Good communication skills
- Fast learning and adaptable
- Good time management and punctuality
Role Foundations: Skills & Experience (desirable)
- Experience in refurbishment of light aircraft or classic cars
- Experience in automotive field
- UAV industry knowledge
- LAA/BGA/Part 21 inspector experience (preferred but not essential)
Responsibilities & Scope
- Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of major structural assemblies of our ULTRA UAVs
- Assembly of simple components
- Supporting design team with prototyping and testing new designs
- Interface with designers to help identify and resolve issues
- Train others in assembly of sub-structures
- Maintain inventory of tools and consumables
- Maintain clean and tidy assembly area
- Follow health & safety procedures
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- hands-on engineering: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person