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Tyldesley
2 weeks ago
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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions

Role Overview:

Morson are recruiting on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role although highly likely to be long-term.

Rates: £28.35 per hour Umbrella or £21.12 per hour (holiday pay on top of hourly rate) rates rise after 12 weeks to £29.70 per hour Umbrella or £22.12 per hour PAYE

Monday - Friday 37 hours +

The Electrical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the electrical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives

Suitable candidates MUST hold time served apprenticeship, any candidates without apprenticeship WILL NOT be considered

This role will now include an accommodation expense if the candidate is travelling from more than 30 miles away from BL5 postcode. This will need to be receipted and will be up to £400 per week (only for accommodation)

Specific responsibilities include:

Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure
Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards
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, inspection and where relevant test 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
Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement
Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Essential:

Engineering/ craft apprenticeship ESSENTIAL
Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly
Electrical fitting experience
Desirable:

IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred
Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable
Manual handling training
Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training
ESD training

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