Electrical Fitter

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical Fitter to join a soveriegn defence manufacturer on advanced production programmes from their site in Bolton. PLEASE NOTE: You must come from a skilled apprenticeship to be…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Pay rate £28 – £29.02/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 6 August 2026

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MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical Fitter to join a soveriegn defence manufacturer on advanced production programmes from their site in Bolton. PLEASE NOTE: You must come from a skilled apprenticeship to be eligible for the role.

ELECTRICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £29.02 PER HOUR (RISING TO £30.38 PER HOUR AFTER 12 WEEKS) - BOLTON, UK - 12 MONTHS (LIKELY TO GO PERM) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: DEFENCE

HOURS: 37 Hours Per Week + Optional OT

CLEARANCE: Must be eligible for SC Clearance

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

The Electrical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the electrical 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 Product Certification procedure.
* Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
* 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.
* Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement

Skillset/experience required:
Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
OR
Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
OR
Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
OR
Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

* IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred.
* Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
* Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.
* Manual handling training.
* Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training.
* ESD training.

* Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
* Demonstrated ability / willingness to certify own work in line with company quality standards.
* 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.
* Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement

Skillset/experience required:

Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
OR
Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
OR
Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
OR
Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

* IPC 610 certified/ trained preferred.
* Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
* Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.
* Manual handling training.
* Lifting and slinging (including overhead cranes) training.
* ESD training

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