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Mechanical Fitter

ARM
Bolton-le-Sands
2 weeks ago
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Mechanical Fitter
12 Month contract
Based in Bolton
Offering 28.35ph Inside IR35
Apprenticeship Required

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter?


Do you hold an apprenticeship in a related industry?


Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?


If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you!



You will be a Mechanical Fitter working with a Leading Defence and Aerospace company where you 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.


What you will be involved with:

  • 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

Skillset/experience required:

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

If this sounds like a role that you would thrive in, then simply apply and we can discuss further!


Mechanical Fitter
12 Month contract
Based in Bolton
Offering 28.35ph Inside IR35
Apprenticeship Required

Disclaimer:


This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.


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