Craft Fitter

AWE; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Craft Fitter for their Coulport facility, located 20 minutes from Helensburgh, Scotland. This role involves performing mechanical and electrical operations with specific responsibilities in processing and handling operations, contributing to the national safety efforts. Candidates should hold a recognized craft apprenticeship and have applicable experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement of 266 hours a year

Family friendly policies including paid maternity and paternity leave

Opportunities for professional career development

Employee Assistance Programme and on-site health services

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Access to discounts on everyday spending

On-site gym

Subsidised transport services

Special leave policies for volunteering and public service

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Conversant in carrying out mechanical fitting or electrical work.
• Willingness to undertake training and certification for cranes.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical operations to meet outputs.
• Conduct x-ray processing, inspection, and maintenance.
• Assist in loading/unloading using appropriate lifting equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Electrical work

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Recognised craft-related apprenticeship (mechanical or electrical)

SVQ level 3

ONC

City & Guilds

Tools

Cranes

Job description

Craft Fitter

Location: Coulport - 20 minutes North of Helensburgh (Scotland)

Package: Starting from £38,549 - There is an opportunity to increase your earnings by working overtime and shifts, for which excellent enhanced rates are paid.

Working pattern: Core working hours of 07:15 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday (Due to the nature of the role, there are times when you will be required to work 13-hour shifts. This will include some Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and may include night shifts (for which additional payment is made). It is therefore essential that you are flexible on working hours.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is currently recruiting for Craft Fitters to carry out mechanical/electrical handling operations within required work areas.

As a Craft Fitter, you will ensure that all processing and handling operations are completed within programme restrictions and to approved operating procedures, safety cases and legislative requirements by adherence to the regulations laid down in Procedural Guides, Work Instructions, and Safe Systems of work relevant to the work area and identify any areas of concern or serious shortcomings which affect operations to Line Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all processing and handling operations as necessary to meet outputs

• Support processing activities which may include: - Reading and controlling the process and ensuring no deviations from approved procedures. - Undertaking the mechanical or electrical operations required to complete the process. - Assisting the operator to muster and prepares tools, equipment and materials required for the process

• Conduct x-ray processing, inspection and maintenance operations

• Carry out packing / unpacking operations, utilising appropriate lifting equipment, test equipment and extraction equipment

• Loading and unloading of trailers, using appropriate lifting and crane equipment

• Use of a range of equipment, hand tools and machinery

• Carrying out equipment modifications and facility maintenance tasks Attending all periodic mandatory and on-the-job training, as directed

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A recognised craft-related apprenticeship (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent (SVQ level 3, ONC, City & Guilds etc).

• Current or previous experience working within a manufacturing or processing environment

• Conversant in carrying out mechanical fitting or electrical work

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of using cranes is preferable however you must be willing and able to undertake training and certification

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience of working in a Ministry of Defence, Nuclear or Radiological work environment would be desirable.

• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently and adapting a flexible working approach

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Generous holiday entitlement 266 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, including access to physiotherapy, GP appointments, counselling support and financial advice.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

• On site Gym.

• Assisted Transport Service - subsidised buses onto site.

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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