Manufacturing Press Technician

Outsource UKCrewereedpublished 11/05/2026
Must-have:SAP

Manufacturing Press Technician BAE Systems | Radway Green | 12-Month ContractHourly Rate: £21.219 PAYE or £28.51 UmbrellaFull time on site Are you a time-served engineer with experience setting and operating power presses?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Press Technician to join BAE Systems' advanced manufacturing facility at Radway Green, supporting the production of small arms ammunition on a modern, high-tech site.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Setting and operating power press machinery.
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Performing press safety inspections and equipment checks.
  • Supporting production, quality and efficiency targets.
  • Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues.
  • Driving continuous improvement activities.
  • Maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What We're Looking For

  • Time-served engineering apprenticeship (essential).
  • Experience within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
  • Previous power press setting and operating experience.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures.
  • Background in high-volume production environments.

Desirable

  • Press inspection certification/training.
  • SPC and Keyence measuring equipment experience.
  • SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading defence organisation, working with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment on a long-term contract with genuine career development opportunities.

Apply now to be part of a team delivering critical products for UK defence.