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Mechanical Fitter

Certain Advantage

Bolton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in the defense sector is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in manufacturing and testing tasks, ensuring compliance with rigorous product certification procedures. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be integral in maintaining high workmanship standards and product quality while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. With an initial contract of 12 months and the potential for ongoing work, this position provides a stable and rewarding career path in a world-class organization. If you are a skilled technician looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Proven planning and organizing skills with a customer-focused approach.
Ability to apply versatile skills across a range of manufacturing tasks.

Carry out manufacturing and test tasks in accordance with certification procedures.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes and maintain product quality.

Team Player

Planning and Organising Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Formal Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

Formal Further Education Certificate to HNC or Equivalent

Manual Handling Training

Mechanical Tools

Measuring Instruments

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)

Hourly Rate: £27.37ph for the first 12 weeks and then £28.71 after week 12 (Umbrella)

Mechanical Fitters Job Description:

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training (Including 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

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