Precision Mechanical Fitter - Defence Manufacturing (12m+)

Certain Advantage; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Bolton seeks a Mechanical Fitter on a 12-month initial contract with long-term prospects. Candidates should have formal engineering/apprenticeship qualifications and substantial mechanical fitting experience for intricate work.

The role involves manufacturing, testing, documentation, and strict adherence to certification procedures, with a focus on quality and schedule compliance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering/manufacturing qualifications are essential.
• Significant mechanical fitting experience and fine-detail workmanship are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department.
• Certify products in line with certification procedures.
• Maintain product certification and approvals via audits.
• Work with equipment, tools and measuring instruments used in the cycle.
• Ensure build times are met and paperwork is completed to high workmanship standards.
• Adhere to procedures governing the manufacturing process.
• Demonstrate customer focus and be a flexible, team-oriented player.
• Demonstrate planning and organising skills; adapt as needed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Attention to detail

Team player

Planning & organising

Education

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

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation in Bolton seeks a Mechanical Fitter on a 12-month initial contract with long-term prospects. Candidates should have formal engineering/apprenticeship qualifications and substantial mechanical fitting experience for intricate work.

The role involves manufacturing, testing, documentation, and strict adherence to certification procedures, with a focus on quality and schedule compliance.