Mechanical Biased Engineering Technician

Date Posted: 2026-02-16
Country: United Kingdom
Location: GB-WLN-LIVINGSTON-001 ~ Oakbank Park Dr ~ OAKBANK
Position Role Type: Onsite

About Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Manufacturing team in Livingston. Raytheon UK are looking for a Mechanical Biased Engineering Technician to support key manufacturing projects and showcase practical mechanical engineering skills. This role will support the team by bridging the gap between production and the manufacturing engineering team. Experience within a manufacturing environment is required for this role. This is an opportunity to grow your Manufacturing Engineering career - opportunities for training, career development and to get involved with the wider teams through a range of STEM and volunteering activities.

Skills and Experience

Desirable:

• HNC/HND/degree in a Mechanical Engineering or similar subject e.g. Manufacturing Engineering
• Key skills include SAP & MES systems (e.g. Visiprise)
• Ideally you will have experience in a similar role or Manufacturing/Engineering/Defence/Mechanical company background

Responsibilities

• First line of support to assist the lead Manufacturing Engineer
• Create and maintain standard rework routers and Temporary Work Instructions (TWIs) & raise appropriate rework routers for units
• Maintain and improve Manufacturing specifications for compliance and supporting associates
• Support production line and deal with queries
• New process development and key involvement in New Complex Mechanical products heading towards development
• Metrics, root cause and corrective action as required
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety requirements
• Support team in PRB activities and other quality investigations
• Assist in the set up and operation of the manufacturing layout
• Review manufacturing performance metrics and report any anomalies or trends and determine root cause and corrective & preventative actions
• Demonstrate practical mechanical engineering skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed
• More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role
• Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

About RTX Raytheon UK

RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Equal Opportunities

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.