Mechanical Fitter

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on an initial 12 month contract, with the opportunity for ongoing and long‑term engagement thereafter.

• 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, maintaining the highest level of 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 demonstrates customer focus, proven planning and organising skills, and the flexibility and adaptability required for dynamic project environments.

• 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.
• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
• Manual handling training, including lifting & slinging (overhead cranes).

• 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

Contract Duration: 12 months (initially, with the possibility of ongoing engagement thereafter).

Hourly Rate: £28.35 per hour for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 per hour thereafter (Umbrella). Overtime rates of time and a half apply for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.