[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Saab Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Saab Group · Highfi # Manufacturing Technician Highfi Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Saab Group’s official careers site. Posted September 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Saab Group’s careers site →](https://saabgroup.wd116.myworkdayjobs.com/Saab_careers/job/Oakley---Units-1-2-3--4-Highfield-Parc-Highfi/Manufacturing-Technician_REQ_45732) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Saab Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/) / Manufacturing Technician ## Job description Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. ### The Role This is a 3 month contract role, part of our Blue Bear Business Unit in Bedfordshire. The Technician will be primarily tasked with the build, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems back at base, ensuring hardware is prepped to rigorous standards. While not involved in the direct operation of the system, this role will provide critical support in the field when required. Success in this role will ensure all assemblies meet high-quality and safety standards while supporting rapid prototyping and ongoing maintenance cycles. ### Key Responsibilities Preventative Maintenance & Assembly: Execute the mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed systems. ### Routine Care Conduct thorough preventative maintenance on all systems to ensure optimal operational readiness and longevity. ### Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Perform complex fault-finding and diagnostics on malfunctioning hardware back at base. ### Repairs & Modifications Implement necessary repairs, upgrades, and structural modifications to existing fleets based on engineering schematics. ### Field Support Deploy to field testing sites as required to provide hands-on technical support, rapid repair, and hardware troubleshooting (excluding direct system operation). ### Essential Skills Proven background in mechanical or electrical assembly, ideally within an aerospace, robotics, or automotive environment. Strong practical ability in diagnosing hardware faults and troubleshooting complex systems. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation. Desirable Skills Experience or familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, EASA) and industry standards. Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 25 days - Location: Highfi - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Saab Group’s careers site →](https://saabgroup.wd116.myworkdayjobs.com/Saab_careers/job/Oakley---Units-1-2-3--4-Highfield-Parc-Highfi/Manufacturing-Technician_REQ_45732) ## More jobs at Saab Group ### [Air Combat Simulation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/e72acdf218c04730fb99/) Highfi ### [Electronics Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/0798ac9fc498ef4baa43/) Highfi ### [Flight Control Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/e1a6c93cd1d8f19d4952/) Highfi ### [Flight Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/5486383137600c9ce676/) Highfi ### [Hardware Engineering Graduate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saab-group/jobs/9f61754df2fa3eaf5f31/) Highfi ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CNC Manufacturing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/5382910ffbf1c8da7e9f/) Siemens ### [Manufacturing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/2d28dd31fa59e7916ecb/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Technician Manufacturing Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/17c3bf0718264de17aa6/) Sandisk ### [Manufacturing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/41e28e4135048a588649/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Guangdong, China ### [Manufacturing Test Technician - Contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/d65a1ec038abc66bf61b/) Ecolab · Calgary, Alberta, Canada OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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