At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a world-class defence organisation as a Mechanical Fitter, working on intricate manufacturing tasks.
- Company: Leading defence company in Bolton with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Great team culture with opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in defence while honing your mechanical skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering qualifications and significant fitting experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.
Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)
Hourly Rate: £29.02ph for the first 12 weeks and then £30.38 after week 12 (Umbrella). Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.
- Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
- Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
- Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
- Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
- Ensure manufacturing build times are met.
- Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
- Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
- Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
Education Requirements:
- One of the following is required:
- Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
- Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate. Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
