Ex-Forces Manufacturing Opportunities

Posted 18 April by MBDA

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MBDA Manufacturing are passionate about the role they play in supporting our Armed Forces and we have a number of roles where your skills could allow you continue to protect our sovereignty and freedom

Job Title: Ex-Forces Manufacturing Opportunities

Salary: Circa £39,000

Location: Bolton

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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.

The opportunity:


MBDA Manufacturing are passionate about the role they play in supporting our Armed Forces and recognise that ex-Forces personnel can be highly valued addition to their Operations team.

We are currently recruiting for Operators for our Manufacturing site in Bolton and can consider anyone who has performed the below roles:

  • Weapons engineers / Technicians,
  • Aircraft Technicians / Engineers,
  • Engineering technicians
  • Electronics Technician
  • Avionics Technician
  • Electrician
  • Electrical Engineer
  • If you have this background and are interested in one of the Best Big Companies Top 5 Manufacturing companies of last year then please apply...

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Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • 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…
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. 



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