Our client, who is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is collaborating with Guidant Global to find a skilled Mechanical Fitter in Bolton with significant experience in mechanical fitting for carrying out manufacturing and testing tasks within the mechanical department.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will operate according to established product certification procedures, workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship

'OR'

Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

'OR'

Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

'OR'

Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
(Apprenticeships must be at Level 3/Advanced level to be considered)
Engineering/Manufacturing based qualifications only
Manual handling training.
Lifting & Slinging (Including overhead cranes) and ESD training.
Completion of Apprenticeship required

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

To ensure the highest standards of product quality and compliance, it is essential to certify the product according to the product certification procedure and maintain its certification and approval through regular audits. Being fully conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle is crucial. Meeting manufacturing build times, completing all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack, and maintaining the highest level of workmanship standards are key responsibilities. Additionally, ensuring compliance with all procedures applicable to the manufacturing process is vital. A team player who can demonstrate customer focus and communicate best practices to other team members is highly valued. Proven planning and organizing skills, along with flexibility and adaptability, are also important attributes.

Security Clearance: 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), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client'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 their 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 (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.