Mechanical Fitter, Westhoughton

Mechanical Fitter Defence Manufacturing Bolton | Long term contract opportunities Were working with a leading UK defence manufacturer in Bolton to recruit experienced Mechanical Fitters to support ongoing build and test programmes. This is a hands on mechanical fitting role within a clean, structured manufacturing environment ideal for fitters who take pride in precision and quality.What youll be doing Carrying out mechanical assembly, build and test activities in line with engineering instructions Working from drawings, work instructions and manufacturing data packs Using a wide range of hand tools, fixtures, gauges and measuring equipment Certifying your own work in line with product certification and workmanship standardsCompleting build documentation accurately and on time Working as part of a close knit production team to hit build schedules This role suits fitters who enjoy detailed, repeatable mechanical work, not reactive site maintenance. What do you need?: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standardor Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved (These qualifications must meet the standard to be considered for the role).Additional Skills: Manual handling training. Lifting&Slinging (Including overhead cranes) and ESD training. Completion of Apprenticeship required Tools&Equipment Youll Be Using Manufacturing / Assembly Tools Hand tools including spanners, sockets, Allen keys and screwdrivers Torque wrenches (including torque setting and witness marking where required) Bearing presses and mechanical presses Fixtures, jigs and assembly aids Drills and pneumatic or electric power toolsMeasuring&Inspection Tools Vernier calipers Micrometers Steel rules and gauges Go / No Go gauges Height gauges and basic inspection tooling Test&Build Support Equipment Test rigs and mechanical build stations Hydraulic and pneumatic connections (as applicable) Overhead cranes and lifting equipment (where trained) Manufacturing data packs, build instructions and certification records What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.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: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. TPBN1_UKTJ