Electrical Fitter (Apprenticeship Trained)Defence Manufacturing | Bolton | Long term Contract£21.12£22.12 PAYE / £28.35£29.70 Umbrella | 37 hrs | MonFri | Onsite
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Are you an apprenticeship trained Electrical Fitter looking for stable, long term work, clean workshop conditions, and consistent day shift hours?
This is an opportunity to join a well established defence manufacturing programme at a modern Bolton facility, working on high quality, mission critical products with clear processes, strong quality standards, and long term demand.________________________________________
The RoleAs an Electrical Fitter, youll be part of an experienced electrical manufacturing team, responsible for assembly, wiring, and certification of electrical products built to approved drawings and industry standards.
Youll work in a structured, regulated environment where quality, safety, and right first time builds are key.________________________________________
What Youll Be Doing
* Electrical assembly, wiring, soldering, and termination to drawings and build instructions
* Certifying your own work in line with product certification and quality procedures
* Using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and electrical measuring equipment
* Carrying out self checks and inspections to ensure defect free builds
* Completing manufacturing and certification documentation accurately
* Working closely with inspection, test, and engineering teams
* Maintaining high standards of safety, ESD compliance, and housekeeping
* Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing line
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What Were Looking ForEssential
* Completed electrical or manufacturing apprenticeship (Level 3 or equivalent)
* Hands on experience in electrical wiring, fitting, assembly, or loom build
* Comfortable working to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
Desirable (not essential)
* IPC 610 and/or IPC 620 exposure
* Defence, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing experience
* ESD, manual handling, or lifting & slinging training
Dont worry if you dont tick every box relevant electrical manufacturing experience is what matters most.________________________________________
Qualifications (Essential Pathways)You must hold one of the following:
* Advanced / Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Apprenticeship
OR
* Level 3 academic qualification (ONC / Diploma or equivalent) AND
* Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
(NVQ not required if a Level 3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)________________________________________
Security ClearanceBritish Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions 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 our clients Security Team.________________________________________
About the SiteFor more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. Youll benefit from:
* Clean, modern working environment
* Onsite canteen, showers, and bike storage
* Easy motorway access and nearby amenities
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What Happens Next? xxuwjjq If your application meets the initial criteria, a member of our talent team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call to discuss your experience, the role, and next steps in more detail.