Electrical Fitter – Precision Defence Assembly

MBDA UK Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team. You will support assembly and certification of electrical hardware builds, from small fixtures to complex missile systems, ensuring targets are met for time, cost and quality.

A strong emphasis on safe working practices and documentation is required. Candidates should have Electrical Engineering Level 3 qualifications or an Advanced Level apprenticeship, and be prepared for on-site work with BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
• NVQ not required if L3 apprenticeship completed
• Familiar with reading assembly drawings and planning instructions

Responsibilities

• Ensure hardware builds meet drawings and specifications
• Maintain safe working environment following 5S
• Deliver to time, cost and quality targets
• Keep manufacturing documentation up to date
• Collaborate with Operators, Engineering and Quality for improvements
• Support assembly unit production costs targets

Skills

Electrical drawings reading

Manufacturing equipment handling

Initiative and self supervision

High workmanship standards

Education

Electrical Engineering Level 3 qualification

Electrical Apprenticeship Advanced Level or L3

NVQ in Electrical/Manufacturing

ONC or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Measuring instruments

Manufacturing tools

Job description

MBDA is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team. You will support assembly and certification of electrical hardware builds, from small fixtures to complex missile systems, ensuring targets are met for time, cost and quality.

A strong emphasis on safe working practices and documentation is required. Candidates should have Electrical Engineering Level 3 qualifications or an Advanced Level apprenticeship, and be prepared for on-site work with BPSS clearance.