Average Mechanical Fitter salary in Henlow

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.This role would suit a candidate who comes from a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Fitter or a Live Build Technician background.Hourly Rate: £29.70 (Overtime Hourly rate of ‘Time and a half’ for hours worked over 37 hours per week).  Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)Live Build Manufacturing Technician Job Description:The Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. 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, 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.The Manufacturing Technician will typically be capable of certifying the product and possess a versatile skill base, with a capability to apply their skills, across a range of tasks utilising equipment and tools, gauges and measuring instruments associated with the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements.Instructions associated with the task to be carried out would normally be documented by Engineering and take the form of Layouts, Schedules and Test Specifications. Equally these requirements may also take the form of a limited documentation set. Qualification required: Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern ApprenticeshipORVocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3ORVocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3ORVocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Inspector to join our Live Build Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Salary: Circa £42,000 depending on experience  Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Overtime: opportunity for paid overtimeFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional daysFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… The opportunity: This opportunity is for a Mechanical Inspector to join the Manufacturing team supporting inspection and certification of a variety of mechanical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Ensuring that completed hardware builds have been manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications and are free from damage;Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policiesAlways aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirementsEnsuring assembly unit production costs are metMaintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product qualityEnsuring any non-conformances are processed and controlled correctly;Ensuring that all manufacturing documentation is complete and carries the necessary certifications;Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production. What we're looking for from you: Qualifications required (all of the below):Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructionsPracticed in the inspection of mechanical hardware including damage and build integrityUses their initiative and can work without close supervisionGoes ‘the extra mile' to get work finished to a high standardFlexibility and adaptability Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Technician to join our defence client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Henlow to support Missile programmes. *MUST HAVE* an advanced apprenticeship with certs available on application. MINIMUM of NVQ Level 3 w/ HNC or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical or General Engineering. MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN - INSIDE IR35 - £29.70 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - MUST HAVE ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP BACKGROUND - HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS The Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Responsibilities: 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, 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.Communicate best practice to other team members.The Manufacturing Technician will typically be capable of certifying the product and possess a versatile skill base, with a capability to apply their skills, across a range of tasks utilising equipment and tools, gauges and measuring instruments associated with the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements.Instructions associated with the task to be carried out would normally be documented by Engineering and take the form of Layouts, Schedules and Test Specifications. Equally these requirements may also take the form of a limited documentation set.