Electrical Fitter

A fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.

£42,558

5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

This opportunity is for an Electrical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team supporting assembly and certification of a variety of electrical 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.

• Ensure that completed hardware builds are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with 5S policies
• Always aim to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements
• Ensure assembly unit production costs are met
• Maintain, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
• Ensure the completion of all manufacturing documentation
• Work closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities

(NVQ – not required if you have achieved a L3 apprenticeship standard)

• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• Electrical 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
• Uses initiative and can work without close supervision
• Goes the extra mile to get work finished to a high standard
• Flexibility and adaptability