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About this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Ultra

Ultra · Onsite · Greenford, Greater London, England, UK

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.

Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions. We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world. 

Identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products. Utilizes software and other design and modeling tools to plan, develop, and improve mechanical parts or components and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders. Develops solutions and solves intermediate to semi-complex problems to deliver engineering projects on-time, on-quality, and on-budget. Writes reports and presents work carried out at peer and design reviews. May provide training and support to new team members. May include safety, environmental protection and compliance.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and related experience or a recognized apprenticeship.

May be required to maintain security clearance.

Security Requirements 

This role requires you to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum and some roles will require further national security vetting checks. 

In line with Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the United Kingdom Vetting Service (UKSV). 

What can you expect from us? 

More than just a job, we offer a mission. More than just a workplace, we provide the opportunity to protect lives, advance technology, and shape the future of maritime security. As an employee of Ultra Maritime, you will receive: 

  • Optional 9 day fortnight 

  • TOIL 

  • Flexible working hours 

  • 1pm finish on a Friday 

  • Annual bonus – dependent on level. Non-managers = 5% and Managers = 10% for example 

  • Hybrid working for certain job roles. 

  • Casual dress 

  • 25 days holiday 

  • Christmas shut down – use three days of annual leave to cover this 

  • Option to buy or sell holiday. 

  • Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice. 

  • Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores 

  • 4 x annual salary life cover 

  • Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).  

 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

 

Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know. 

Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world. 

 

Our partnership with Morson Edge

 

Ultra Maritime is partnering with a third-party recruitment provider, Morson Edge (part of the Morson Group), to manage this hiring process. In accordance with UK employment law and UK GDPR, by applying for this role, you consent to your CV and application details being shared with Morson Edge for recruitment purposes. 

Both Ultra Maritime and Morson Edge will process your data in accordance with their respective Privacy Policies (Ultra Maritime Privacy Policy and Morson Group Privacy Policy). These policies outline how your information is used, stored, and retained. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Ultra Maritime or Morson Edge directly, as detailed in their Privacy Policies. 

Company: Ultra Maritime

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About Ultra

Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Click here to learn more about us.

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