Apprentice - Team Leader

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.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. 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

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a manufacturing and production team that supports our systems and other defence equipment, your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for production build from initial receipting of material to final assembly, test and final delivery
• Ensure that assigned section activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures and standards ensuring high quality output
• Actively support team members in Production Operator duties as and when required:
• Build electro-mechanical assemblies to IPC-A-610 standard
• Carry out automated tests of built sub-assemblies and general assemblies
• Pack products
• Check quality of the product through self-inspection
• Record and report any discrepancies or non-conformances using the business ERP system (IFS)
• Monitor and achieve targets – output, quality, cost and health & safety
• Champion continuous improvement within the section and support initiatives to improve delivery times, process time, cost, quality and eliminate waste
• Train colleagues when required, to agreed company standards in working practices and processes
• Support team building and promote good working relations through example and good practice
• Use the non-conformance process to ensure defective material is returned to supplier
• Facilitate Health and Safety and Environmental procedures, ensuring staff adhere to relevant safety and environmental requirements
• Deputise for Production Manager & other Team Leaders when required
• Manage material shortages and discrepancies through the use of the ERP system (IFS) and communication with stores/procurement
  
  

Skills, Qualification And Experience

A trustworthy and dependable individual, you will have experience of:

• Working with Ultra staff to ensure successful completion of production and equipment builds.
• Experience or a level 3 in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with manufacturing experience.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation.
• Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems.
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate UK government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on UK government products.
  
  

Personal Attributes

A dedicated and hard-working individual, who is willing to go the extra mile to support the production team, you will have:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to act as an ambassador for the apprenticeship scheme, supporting the growth of the SEADs programme
• Good communication skills (verbal and written). In particular, the ability to write concise reports of work undertaken.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage the expectations of challenging stakeholders.
• Eligible for security clearance to a minimum of Security Check (SC) level with no caveats.
  
  

Typically, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and related experience

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.

Company: Ultra Maritime