Night-Shift Mechanical Fitter — NVQ3/HNC, Apprenticeship (Bolton)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Farnworth
1 day ago
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our client in a night shift role from their site in Bolton. Due to the night shift allowance, the rate rises from £28.35 to £37.70 per hour. PLEASE NOTE You MUST have a skilled apprenticeship that you can evidence on application including an NVQ 3 and HNC/HND.

MECHANICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £37.70 PER HOUR - NIGHT SHIFT - 12 MONTHS - BOLTON, ONSITE - MUST HAVE SKILLED APPRENTICESHIP BACKGROUND

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:

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


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