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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.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of 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. 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

Reporting to the Assembly Team Leader, we are looking to recruit Wirer Fitter in the assembly department.

As a Wirer Fitter, we need you to assemble and wire electronic control cubicles systems and sub-assemblies to drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams in a timely and professional manner. Refurbish returned equipment and Install and modify equipment on customer's premises.

Key responsibilities

• To ensure health and safety legislation and policies are adhered to, to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.
• To review job package upon receipt.
• Prioritise build sequence.
• To check drawings prior to commencing build.
• Build job utilising all relevant information e.g. GA'S, Circuit diagrams and wiring schedules.
• Ensure all work is completed to Company standard.
• Recognise and overcome problems of shortage of build materials.
• To undertake the build of first off/prototype equipment and liaise with Engineering to achieve optimum solutions.
• Liaise with Engineering with regards to any design change/rectification.
• Liaise with QHSE department with regards to standards, i.e. IPC610/IPC620.
• Liaise with Supply Chain with regards to component/material problems.
• To work with Test/Engineering to resolve problems as they occur.
• To operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• To create live DRS sheets for the Assembly Team Leader and/or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra ASPIRE values at all times.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management.
• To instruct and guide new employees, Apprentices and trainees.
• Assist with the training of Apprentices to achieve the required level of job performance and competency.

Skills required

• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements and legislation.
• Experience in a comparable role within a similar industry.
• A proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self- inspection tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of internal and ISO9001; 2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing management techniques.
• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of 5S continuous improvement and 7W waste elimination processes.
• Awareness of ESD.
• PC literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Qualifications
• GCSE Grade C/4 Math's & English or equivalent.
• Apprentice trained.
• Experience of using an ERP system.
• Ability to plumb pipe work etc. for water cooled equipment.
• IPC 610 & 620 qualification.

Specialist training required/Application specific training:
• J - STD - 001 soldering standard.

Any additional requirements/particular aptitude/skill required
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.
• Driving license required.
• Travel to alternative locations in the UK and abroad to undertake occasional off-site activities is required.
• Working overtime and unsociable hours as and when required.

Please note successful candidate will be require to obtained relevant security vetting level required for the role.

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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