Craft Fitter

£34Per Year, Range of additional benefits - please see job description , Permanent

Posted: 2 days ago

AWE

Description:

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland)

Salary: Starting from £34,643

AWE is currently recruiting for Craft Fitters to carry out mechanical/electrical handling operations within required work areas. Working in accordance with all relevant Security, Safety, Efficiency and Quality regulations, you will perform additional duties specific to the site, which will be confirmed at the time of appointment.

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Every Friday off
• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all processing and handling operations as necessary to meet outputs
• Support processing activities which may include: - Reading and controlling the process and ensuring no deviations from approved procedures. - Undertaking the mechanical or electrical operations required to complete the process. - Assisting the operator to muster and prepares tools, equipment and materials required for the process
• Conduct x-ray processing, inspection and maintenance operations
• Carry out packing / unpacking operations, utilising appropriate lifting equipment, test equipment and extraction equipment
• Loading and unloading of trailers, using appropriate lifting and crane equipment
• Use of a range of equipment, hand tools and machinery
• Carrying out equipment modifications and facility maintenance tasks
• Attending all periodic mandatory and on-the-job training, as directed

We would love to hear from individuals who have a recognised craft-related apprenticeship (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent (SVQ level 3, ONC, City & Guilds etc).

You must be conversant in carrying out mechanical fitting or electrical work and it’s essential to have previously worked within manufacturing or processing environment. Experience of using cranes is preferable however you must be willing and able to undertake training and certification. Experience of working in a change environment, working as part of a team and adapting a flexible approach is essential.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts and overtime, so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

Job Ref: R16362

Hours: Full Time

Location: Coulport, Argyll and Bute Council, United Kingdom

Working Terms: Permanent

Salary: £34 Per Year, Range of additional benefits - please see job description