Mechanical Fitter

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class defence organization based in Bolton is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a 12-month contract with the possibility of ongoing engagement. Candidates should have mechanical engineering qualifications and significant fitting experience, complemented by strong planning and organizing skills. The role involves certifying products and ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes. Initial pay is £28.35 per hour with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess a versatile skill base with capability across a range of tasks.
• Experience with intricate work beneficial.
• Manual handling training, including lifting & slinging (overhead cranes).

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification via regular audits.
• Check and complete all paperwork for the manufacturing data pack.
• Ensure compliance with procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications

Mechanical fitting experience

Planning and organizing skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

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

Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on an initial 12 month contract, with the opportunity for ongoing and long‑term engagement thereafter.

Responsibilities

• 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, maintaining the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be a team player who demonstrates customer focus, proven planning and organising skills, and the flexibility and adaptability required for dynamic project environments.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential.
• Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine, detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.
• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
• Manual handling training, including lifting & slinging (overhead cranes).

Education Requirements

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

Contract and Pay

Contract Duration: 12 months (initially, with the possibility of ongoing engagement thereafter).

Hourly Rate: £28.35 per hour for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 per hour thereafter (Umbrella). Overtime rates of time and a half apply for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.