Mechanical Fitter

Guidant Global is collaborating with a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence to find a skilled Mechanical Fitter in Bolton with significant experience in mechanical fitting for carrying out manufacturing and testing tasks within the mechanical department.

• Operate according to established product certification procedures, workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timelines to achieve project goals.
• Ensure manufacturing build times are met by being fully conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality, and ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Demonstrate customer focus and communicate best practices to other team members.
• Proven planning and organizing skills, along with flexibility and adaptability, are necessary for success in this role.

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Engineering/Manufacturing based qualifications only
• Manual handling training
• Lifting & Slinging (Including overhead cranes) and ESD training
• Completion of Apprenticeship required

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship is required. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of our client's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.