An exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Manufacturing Operations team in Seekers, a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Job Title : Mechanical Fitter (CW to Perm) Salary: £42,558 Dynamic working : 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification The opportunity: This opportunity is for a Mechanical Fitter to join the Manufacturing team in Seekers supporting assembly 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 are manufactured in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications; Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation 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 instructions Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments Passion, Commitment, Integrity, Team Spirit & Innovation Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision Goes ‘the extra mile’ to get work finished to a high standard Flexibility and adaptability Our Business: 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.