Wood Workshop Engineer
- Civil Service
- Full Time
- Milton Keynes
- 38,351
Job Description
A positive decision maker with the ability to deliver highly effective joinery workshop operations, youll possess a willingness to learn CNC router technologies and best practice. And now youre ready to apply your skills and expertise to projects for our global organisation. Were on a vital mission, and you can be part of it.Providing a world-class serviceProtecting the UKs security interestsIt all mattersDesign, develop and deliver bespoke products for our global customersWhen you join us in this important role, youll focus on delivering highly effective, day-to-day workshop operations. This will involve liaising with stakeholders, ordering materials and equipment and the design, manufacture, construction, and cost recovery of high-quality bespoke products that meet our customers needs. Youll also carry out the planned and preventative maintenance of workshop machinery. Youll have a wide range of additional responsibilities these include delivering operational Health and Safety in the workshop, using traditional woodworking techniques, and developing your skills with CNC router technology. Youll also make an important contribution to the research and development of potential future products, services and new or improved processes.Use all your expertise as you help keep our machinery and workshops safe.To be a success in this role youll have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in carpentry and joinery, a comprehensive understanding of workshop Health and Safety, and experience in the safe use, operation, and basic maintenance of workshop machinery. Its vital that you have hands-on knowledge of spindle moulders, planers, thicknessers, tenoners, table saws, crosscuts, wall saws and other workshop equipment. Be able to interpret professional and technical documents, be prepared to on board new skills in the use of specialist software systems and tools. Any experience as a First Aider or Fire Warden would be desirable, as would the ability to supervise and deliver training to your colleagues.Discover the support you need to grow your career furtherBut were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.ukIt takes a diverse team to protect a diverse worldThe vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of 1,750 per annum.FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.