Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our client on an initial 12 month contract to work on exciting projects within the defence sphere based from Bolton. PLEASE NOTE: You must be able to evidence certificates for your NVQ Level 3 & HNC/HND/ONC/OND OR your C&G Parts 1, 2 & 3 on application. Failure to do so will mean that we cannot progress your application further.

MECHANICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - 27.37 PER HOUR (UMBRELLA) - 12 MONTHS - BOLTON - NVQ LEVEL & HNC/HND REQUIRED (WILL TAKE C&G PARTS 1, 2 & 3) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

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.