Electrical Fitter

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Electrical Fitter Opportunity - Exciting Role in the Aerospace and Defence Industry

Location: Bolton

Duration: 12-months

Rate: £21. 22 PH rising to £22.12 PH

The Electrical Fitter role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced professional to join a leading company in the aerospace and defence industry. This company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, and is seeking a talented individual to contribute to its ongoing success.

As the Electrical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of manufacturing and test tasks within the electrical department. This will involve certifying products in line with the company's certification procedures, maintaining product certification and approval through regular audits, and ensuring the highest standards of workmanship and product quality.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a versatile skill set with the capability to apply your expertise across a range of tasks. This includes being fully conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle, as well as demonstrating a willingness to certify your own work in line with the company's quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have an approved apprenticeship, apprenticeship framework, or modern apprenticeship, or hold vocational qualifications such as G or H Units with further education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2, and 3, or NVQ3 with further education. Experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be highly desirable, as would IPC 610 certification or training.

In addition to your technical skills, the company is seeking an individual with strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and a proactive approach to process improvement. You will be expected to maintain a safe working environment, adhere to all relevant procedures, and contribute to an environment of continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Fitter to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company in the aerospace and defence industry. If you have the necessary skills and experience, and are excited by the prospect of contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies, we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and experience.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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