Mechanical Fitter

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence Organisation in Bolton is searching for a Mechanical Fitter on an initial 12-month contract with ongoing opportunities. The successful candidate will carry out essential manufacturing and test tasks, maintain product certification, and ensure compliance with defined workmanship standards. Qualifications include Mechanical Engineering certifications, NVQ Level 3, and experience in intricate mechanical fitting work. This role offers an hourly rate of £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £29.70 thereafter.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential.
• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship required.
• Manual handling training required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and test tasks in the mechanical department.
• Certify the product in line with product certification procedures.
• Maintain product certification through audits.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Intricate work experience

Planning and organising skills

Customer focus

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

HNC or equivalent certificate

Job description

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.

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.

Contract Duration: 12 months initially and then ongoing thereafter.

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

Mechanical Fitter – 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.
• 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