Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for Mechanical Fitters to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation

MECHANICAL FITTER - BOLTON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - 29.70 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: DEFENCE MANUFACTURING

An opportunity is available for Mechanical Fitters to join a collaborative defence manufacturing team, carrying out manufacturing and testing activities within a mechanical production environment. The role involves working to defined certification procedures, workmanship standards, budgets and timescales to support successful project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Carry out manufacturing and testing tasks in accordance with product certification procedures.
• Certify products in line with established certification requirements.
• Maintain product certification and approvals through regular audits.
• Apply a broad engineering skillset across a variety of manufacturing tasks.
• Use equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing process confidently and effectively.
• Ensure manufacturing build times are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete and maintain all documentation associated with manufacturing data packs accurately.
• Maintain exceptional standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Share knowledge and best practice to support colleagues and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, with flexibility and adaptability when priorities change.

• A background in manufacturing is preferred.
• Completion of a formal engineering or craft apprenticeship is required.
• Apprenticeship qualified to NVQ Level 3, TR23, TR21 or equivalent.
• Formal further education qualification to HNC level or equivalent.
• A positive team-oriented approach with the ability to communicate effectively and contribute to shared success.