Assembly Technician III(Mechanical)

Job title: Assembly Technician (Mechanical)

Location: Isle of Wight, Cowes – Full time onsite

Salary: Up to £42,408 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who We Are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will be part of an ever‑expanding team, working alongside experienced and highly skilled wiring technicians, as well as newer team members and apprentices. The role involves supporting mechanical assembly activities, contributing to high‑quality build and integration work within a collaborative workshop environment, and sharing knowledge to support team development and continuous improvement.

Core Duties

• Assembly, Repair and Modification tasks on mechanical components, subassemblies and systems
• Repair and modify current and legacy products
• Provide technical support to Engineers working in design and development environments
• Using business systems and processes to record and evidence compliance
• Assisting and supporting development of apprentices and other personnel
  
  

Essential Skills

• You are required to hold a Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide these papers on application and in person) and relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., SVQ3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Detailed understanding of an assembly discipline such as detailed fitting, fabrication and gear box assembly

Ability to interpret and work to tolerances from engineering drawings

Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety principles

Adherence to Lean Principles with ability to identify and initiate continuous improvement

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Assembly (Mechanical) Team

The Mechanical Assembly team operates within the exciting and unique radar domain, supporting increasingly advanced technologies, materials, and products. The team environment promotes skill development, knowledge sharing, and offers clear opportunities for career progression over time

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

12th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.