Electrical Fitter - Precision Manufacturing Technician

MBDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14% (employer + employee

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working available

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team, assembling and certifying electrical hardware builds from simple fixtures to complex missile systems. You will support operations to meet time, cost and quality targets across the product lifecycle.

You will work with a large team of operators and engineers in a fast-paced environment, following 5S safety policies and documentation requirements. Strong reading of drawings and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and planning instructions.
• Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments.
• Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision.
• Goes the extra mile to get work finished to a high standard.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies.
• Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements.
• Ensure assembly unit production costs are met.
• Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure the completion of all manufacturing documentation.
• Work closely with Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome technical challenges and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading drawings

Planning instructions

Initiative

Self-supervised

Flexibility

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

Electrical Level 3 qualification (ONC/diploma)

Electrical Level 3 NVQ (NVQ - not required if L3)

Job description

MBDA in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team, assembling and certifying electrical hardware builds from simple fixtures to complex missile systems. You will support operations to meet time, cost and quality targets across the product lifecycle.

You will work with a large team of operators and engineers in a fast-paced environment, following 5S safety policies and documentation requirements. Strong reading of drawings and initiative are essential.