Mechanical Fitter

Location Bolton
Job Type Contract
Salary £17.80 - £18.82 per hour + Up to £23.49 - £25.39/hourly Umbrella rates
Reference 2800808_1662715645
Duration 0-12 months

Guidant Global is working with the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, who seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department with significant mechanical fitting experience in Bolton.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll operate in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timescales to meet project objectives.

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Fitter:

  • Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
  • Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
  • Possess a versatile skill base 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.
  • Maintain the highest-level workmanship standards and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
  • Communicate best practices to other team members.
  • Team player who can demonstrate customer focus.
  • Proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.

What we're looking for:

  • Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
  • Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
  • Manual handling training.
  • Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
  • ESD training.
  • Completion of Apprenticeship required

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.