Skilled Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced organization as a Skilled Fitter, where you will be part of a dedicated team focused on the strip, build, repair, and testing of transmission units. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills within a global high-tech company and contribute to critical projects in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. With a commitment to employee development, you will have access to extensive training resources and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, health support, and generous holidays. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible Working: Hybrid working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Bonus Scheme for employees

£500 annual allowance for technology and lifestyle options

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical fitter in an appropriate industry.
• Candidates must upload their Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 certificates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Strip and Build activities meet quality requirements.
• Carry out inspection activities as per registered scope of approvals.
• Work in accordance with company processes and systems.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

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Job Opportunity: Skilled Fitter

An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing organisation within the Dynamic Systems Repair and Overhaul Department. As a Skilled Fitter reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work as part of a shift team undertaking fitting activities associated with the strip, build, repair, and test on a variety of transmission units.

Please note this is a JFF Level 3 - Manufacturing.

What You Will Do as a Skilled Fitter

1. Work within defined processes and systems to ensure that Strip and Build activities meet company and customer quality requirements.
2. Undertake training to achieve approval for various special processes.
3. Carry out inspection activities as dictated by your registered scope of approvals, subject to appropriate training.
4. Work in accordance with the Company Operating System, Departmental Instructions, and Shop Supervision to ensure effective use of labour and manage workload requirements.
5. Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others, cooperating with managers and supervisors to meet statutory health, safety, and environmental obligations.

What We Are Looking For

• An Engineering Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (please upload certificates with CV when applying).
• Experience as a mechanical fitter in an appropriate industry.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work independently or as part of a shift team to meet departmental build requirements.
• Willingness to participate in improvement teams and activities.
• Willingness to undertake training to enhance competence levels and support departmental activities, including achieving Fitter Inspector status.
• Candidates must upload their Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 certificates for consideration.

Progression

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and a key player in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo employs over 45,000 people worldwide, including 7,000 in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and grow within Leonardo, contributing to its future success.

Security Clearance

Details regarding security clearance requirements will be provided during the hiring process.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs. Benefits include:

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days annually.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and a £500 annual allowance for technology and lifestyle options.
• Training: Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below.