Apprenticeship served Mechanical Fitter

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Bolton. This contract role offers a high likelihood of long-term employment, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing and testing of defense equipment. The ideal candidate will have a formal technical engineering apprenticeship and significant mechanical fitting experience. You will be responsible for certifying products, maintaining high standards of workmanship, and ensuring compliance with all manufacturing procedures. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have served an apprenticeship with proof required.
• Hold Level 3 certificates in NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Certifying products according to certification procedures.
• Maintaining product certification through regular audits.
• Completing all paperwork related to the manufacturing data pack.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Product Certification Procedures

Technical Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

BTEC ONC/HNC

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC ONC/HNC

Job description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE SERVED AN APPRENTICESHIP (PROOF REQUIRED) AND HOLD LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATES IN NVQ, CITY & GUILDS, BTEC, ETC. APPLICATIONS FROM THOSE WITHOUT THESE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.

Morson is recruiting on behalf of a leading defence equipment manufacturer based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role, with a high likelihood of long-term employment.

£20.37 per hour (£22.83 with holiday pay), rising to £21.37 per hour (£23.95 with holiday pay) after 12 weeks. UMBRELLA RATES AVAILABLE - £27.37 per hour, rising to £28.71 after 12 weeks. Role is INSIDE IR35.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 37 hours or more per week.

Eligibility for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance is required. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions.

The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for manufacturing and testing tasks within the mechanical department, adhering to product certification procedures, workmanship standards, budgets, and timelines to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities include:

1. Certifying products according to certification procedures.
2. Maintaining product certification through regular audits.
3. Applying a versatile skill set across various tasks.
4. Being familiar with all manufacturing equipment, tools, and measuring instruments.
5. Meeting manufacturing build times.
6. Completing all paperwork related to the manufacturing data pack.
7. Ensuring high standards of workmanship and product quality.
8. Complying with all manufacturing procedures.
9. Maintaining a safe working environment.
10. Practicing good housekeeping.
11. Sharing best practices with team members.
12. Demonstrating customer focus, teamwork, planning, flexibility, and adaptability.

Required skills and experience:

1. Formal technical engineering or craft apprenticeship (proof required at application).
2. Vocational NVQ Level 3, BTEC ONC/HNC, or equivalent.
3. Significant mechanical fitting experience, especially with intricate work.