Henlow
An exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to support the EE&F test equipment & facilities!
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship]
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
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Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
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Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
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Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
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Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
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Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
We're seeking a driven leader to be accountable for the safe and continued operation of EE&F test equipment and calibration activities. The M&C Facilities team leader will manage a multi-disciplinary team that spans maintenance, calibration, fixture design and lab support.
In this leadership role, you will:
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Be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of EE&F test equipment within word-class laboratories at Stevenage and Henlow
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Work alongside Facilities Management (FM) to maintain building infrastructure and lab facilities, including management of external contractors and servicing
-
Lead a team (typically 7-8 engineers), managing resources, risks and budgets
-
Gain experience of working alongside a variety of internal and external stakeholders
-
Drive process improvements and support the Head of M&C Test in developing capabilities
-
Support H&S Manager / Quality Lead to ensure process and equipment compliance
You'll bring strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of test equipment and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What we're looking for from you:
Essential
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Strong technical background in maintenance of test equipment and facilities
-
Experience of maintenance and service contracts
-
Effective planning & project management
-
Effective leadership skills (interpersonal and influencing)
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Ability to develop and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders
-
Understanding of wider project and company strategy
Desirable
-
Knowledgeable of the test methods used to perform environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, low pressure etc.)
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Experience of supporting capex process
-
Experiences with calibration processes
-
Health & Safety background
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
#LI-CT1
Henlow
An exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to support the EE&F test equipment & facilities!
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship]
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
-
Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
-
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
-
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
-
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
-
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
We're seeking a driven leader to be accountable for the safe and continued operation of EE&F test equipment and calibration activities. The M&C Facilities team leader will manage a multi-disciplinary team that spans maintenance, calibration, fixture design and lab support.
In this leadership role, you will:
-
Be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of EE&F test equipment within word-class laboratories at Stevenage and Henlow
-
Work alongside Facilities Management (FM) to maintain building infrastructure and lab facilities, including management of external contractors and servicing
-
Lead a team (typically 7-8 engineers), managing resources, risks and budgets
-
Gain experience of working alongside a variety of internal and external stakeholders
-
Drive process improvements and support the Head of M&C Test in developing capabilities
-
Support H&S Manager / Quality Lead to ensure process and equipment compliance
You'll bring strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of test equipment and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What we're looking for from you:
Essential
-
Strong technical background in maintenance of test equipment and facilities
-
Experience of maintenance and service contracts
-
Effective planning & project management
-
Effective leadership skills (interpersonal and influencing)
-
Ability to develop and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders
-
Understanding of wider project and company strategy
Desirable
-
Knowledgeable of the test methods used to perform environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, low pressure etc.)
-
Experience of supporting capex process
-
Experiences with calibration processes
-
Health & Safety background
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
#LI-CT1
