Mechanical Fitter R31846

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to support assembly and certification of mechanical hardware. This role focuses on ensuring quality and efficiency in production while working in a dynamic team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for technical excellence. The position offers a competitive salary around £42,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid annual leave of 25 days

Flexible working hours and location

Healthworks Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Company bonus up to £2,500

Voluntary Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools necessary.
• Good understanding of assembly drawings and planning required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hardware builds meet drawing requirements.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in accordance with 5S policies.
• Work collaboratively with operators and engineers to improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Ability to read assembly drawings

Experience with manufacturing tools

Initiative and independence

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications;
• Maintaining a safe working environment in line with 5S policies;
• Aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements;
• Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met;
• Maintaining the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality;
• Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation;
• Working closely with Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome 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.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) or equivalent;
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.);
• Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ);
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions;
• Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments;
• Passion, Commitment, Integrity, Team Spirit & Innovation;
• Uses initiative and can work without close supervision;
• Goes 'the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standard;
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid annual leave: 25 days per calendar year, with additional days at 5, 10 and 15 years of service;
• Dynamic Working policies with flexibility around hours and location (including paid overtime, dynamic leave and more);
• MBDA Retirement Savings Plan (Defined Contribution, 4% employee + 6% employer, optional additional 2%);
• Free financial webinars, financial education website and financial wellbeing initiatives;
• Share Incentive Plan (tax‑efficient shares in BAE Systems PLC);
• Mortgage advice and webinars;
• Season Ticket Loan (public transport value for work journeys);
• Critical Illness tax‑free lump sum;
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, 8 sessions, 24/7 access);
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance (three plans), Funded Private Medical Insurance (Grade C & above), Dental Insurance (cash‑back levels), Healthcare Cash Plan (cash‑back for optical, dental, health and wellbeing);
• Healthworks Gym Membership on‑site and annual gym memberships at UK charts;
• Club social activities (theatre trips, sporting events, etc.);
• Salary: circa £42,000, depending on experience;
• Company bonus up to £2,500 (varies by year), pension contributions up to 14% of total, paid overtime, flexible leave up to 15 days, flexible working, enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks (plus additional supports for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments);
• Security clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; all successful candidates must undergo BPSS checks.