Mechanical Fitter

Carbon 60; Henlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK seeks a Live Build Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly and inspection of complex products. The role requires essential qualifications like a recognised engineering apprenticeship. You'll perform manufacturing tasks while ensuring product quality and compliance with safety procedures. Full training will be provided for candidates lacking explosives experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ3, BTEC ONC/HNC).
• Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical fitting/maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, inspection, and test tasks in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing inspection

Use of tools and measuring instruments

Compliance with safety procedures

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification

Job description

Live Build Manufacturing Technician - Defence Sector

Join a leading defence organisation as a Live Build Manufacturing Technician, supporting the assembly, inspection, and certification of complex products within a high-integrity manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, inspection, and test tasks in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Use a wide range of tools, gauges, and measuring instruments.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Complete and verify manufacturing documentation.
• Share best practices and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ3, BTEC ONC/HNC).
• Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical fitting/maintenance role.
• No explosives experience required - full training provided.

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Agnes Wisniewska on 0(phone number removed).

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