Mechanical Fitter

MBDA Careers; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced, inclusive environment. The role supports assembly and certification of mechanical hardware for missile systems, with on-site work five days a week.

You will ensure drawings are followed, maintain 5S safety, and work with Engineering and Quality to meet time, cost and quality targets while upholding workmanship standards and completing manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering/ Manufacturing Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Mechanical Level 3 qualification (ONC, diploma) or NVQ Level 3.
• L3 apprenticeship may exempt NVQ requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture hardware according to drawings and specs.
• Maintain a safe 5S-compliant workspace.
• Meet time, cost, and quality targets in production.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with Operators, Engineering and Quality for improvements.

Skills

Reading assembly drawings

Interpreting planning instructions

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Mechanical)

Level 3 qualification (ONC, Diploma)

NVQ Level 3 (if not an L3 apprenticeship)

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.

Salary: £43,537

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for a Mechanical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team supporting assembly and certification of a variety of mechanical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

• Ensuring that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications;
• Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies
• Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements
• Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met
• Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
• Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation
• Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities

You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.

What we're looking for from you:

• Qualifications required (all of the below):
  • Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
  • Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
  • Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved

• Practiced in reading and understanding 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

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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