via Reed · 8 October 2026 ·2 days ago

Mechanical Fitter

Meritus Talent
Bolton Contract GBP 52,650 – 56,589
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MERITUS are recruiting for an esteemed defence client at the forefront of sovereign manufacturing missions in building out their Mechanical Fitting team. YOU MUST HAVE AN NVQ LEVEL 3 & HNC OR HND.

MECHANICAL FITTER - MUST HAVE SKILLED APPRENTICESHIP BACKGROUND (MUST EVIDENCE ON APPLICATION) - INSIDE IR35 - £29.02 PER HOUR (RISING TO £30.38 PER HOUR AFTER 12 WEEKS) - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY TO GO PERMANENT) - SECTOR: DEFENCE

HOURS: 37 PER WEEK + OT OPPORTUNITIES + UPLIFT ON RATE

CLEARANCE: MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

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


Specific responsibilities include:

  • Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.

  • 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 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.

  • Communicate best practice to other team members.

  • The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus.

  • They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
Skillset/experience required:
  • Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.

  • Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.

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