Mechanical Fitter

Meritus; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MERITUS are recruiting for a defence client to build out their Mechanical Fitting team in Bolton. The role is inside IR35, 37 hours per week with overtime opportunities, and a 12-month contract that is very likely to go permanent.

You must evidence an NVQ Level 3 with a Skilled Apprenticeship background and hold HNC or HND, plus eligibility for SC clearance. The Mechanical Fitter will perform manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, adhering to product certification

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 and HNC or HND.
• Skilled Apprenticeship background evidenced on application.
• SC clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department.
• Certify product in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain product certification and audit readiness.
• Operate equipment, tools and inspection instruments safely.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and quality.

Skills

Skilled Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

SC Clearance

Education

HNC or HND

NVQ Level 3

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for an esteemed defence client at the forefront of sovereign manufacturing missions in building out their Mechanical Fitting team. YOU MUST HAVE AN NVQ LEVEL 3 & HNC OR HND.

MECHANICAL FITTER - MUST HAVE SKILLED APPRENTICESHIP BACKGROUND (MUST EVIDENCE ON APPLICATION) - INSIDE IR35 - £29.02 PER HOUR (RISING TO £30.38 PER HOUR AFTER 12 WEEKS) - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY TO GO PERMANENT) - SECTOR: DEFENCE

HOURS: 37 PER WEEK + OT OPPORTUNITIES + UPLIFT ON RATE

CLEARANCE: MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

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.

Skillset/experience required:

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


• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate