Electrical Fitter

Morson Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence equipment manufacturer based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role with long‑term prospects and a 37 hour week.

Hourly rates start at £21.12 (holiday pay on top) or £28.35 Umbrella, rising after 12 weeks to £22.12 or £29.70 respectively, with PAYE options after the same period. The role covers manufacturing and testing in the electrical department, with strict certification and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship essential.
• Experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Electrical fitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base across range of tasks.
• Be fully conversant with equipment, tools and measuring instruments used in manufacturing.
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and test times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical wiring experience

Electrical fitting experience

Education

Engineering/ craft apprenticeship

Job description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions

Role Overview:

Morson are recruiting on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role although highly likely to be long-term.

Rates: £28.35 per hour Umbrella or £21.12 per hour (holiday pay on top of hourly rate) rates rise after 12 weeks to £29.70 per hour Umbrella or £22.12 per hour PAYE

Monday - Friday 37 hours +

The role will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the electrical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives

Suitable candidates MUST hold time served apprenticeship, any candidates without apprenticeship WILL NOT be considered

Specific responsibilities include:

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure
• Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards
• 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, inspection and where relevant test 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
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain a good housekeeping policy
• Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Essential:

• Engineering/ craft apprenticeship ESSENTIAL
• Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly
• Electrical fitting experience

Desirable:

• IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable
• Manual handling training
• Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training
• ESD training