Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for Mechanical Fitters to join them on a 12 month initial contract at their site in Bolton.

Key skills required for this role

Aircraft Fitter, Mechanical, Aerospace, Defence, Apprenticeship

Important

Apprenticeship

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for Mechanical Fitters to join them on a 12 month initial contract at their site in Bolton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be a sole British national and eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
• 12 month initial contract.
• £24.46 p/h Umbrella rising to £25.74 p/h Umbrella after week 12.
• Applicants must have complete an apprenticeship and still hold the certificates to the below levels:
  • 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

Responsibilities:

• The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Maintain to 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 practice to other team members.
• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus.
• They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.

Skillset/experience required:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.