Mechanical Fitter

Carbon60; Bolton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a prominent UK-based defence company. This role involves hands-on manufacturing and testing tasks, ensuring compliance with product certification procedures, and maintaining high workmanship standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with a formal apprenticeship and further education in engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a dynamic environment, where teamwork and customer focus are paramount. If you're adaptable and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a British passport to apply.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in technical engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and test tasks in the mechanical department.
• Ensure compliance with product certification procedures and standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Planning and organizing

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing tools and measuring instruments

Job description

YOU HAVE TO HOLD A BRITISH PASSPORT TO APPLY.

Carbon60 is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter for a well-known UK-based defence company.

Rate: £19.30 rising to £20.33

Duration: 12-months

This role is fully on site.

See full role responsibilities below:

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

Specific responsibilities include:

• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
• 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 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.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.
• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus.
• They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.

Skill set/experience required:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.

IF THIS ROLE SOUNDS RIGHT FOR YOU APPLY NOW!