Mechanical Fitter

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Bolton is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a 12-month initial contract. The role requires mechanical fitting expertise and a strong attention to detail, with experience in precise assembly and certifications.

The candidate will work on certified products, maintain audits, and use calibrated measuring tools. Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 is expected, with HNC or equivalent as a plus.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Further education certificate to HNC or equivalent.
• Manual handling and lifting/slinging training.
• Experience with precision/measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Certify product per certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification via audits.
• Apply versatile skills across tasks in manufacturing.
• Be fully conversant with equipment, tools and measuring instruments.
• Ensure manufacturing build times are met.
• Complete data pack paperwork to high workmanship standards.
• Comply with manufacturing procedures.
• Be a team player with customer focus.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fine detailed work

Team player

Planning and organising

Education

NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21

HNC or equivalent

City & Guilds Parts 1-3

Tools

Measuring instruments

Tools handling

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitteron 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:Hourly Rate: £29.02ph for the first 12 weeks and then £30.38 after week 12 (Umbrella). Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.

Mechanical Fitters Job Description:

• 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:

One of the following is required:

• 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