Skilled Fitter in Yeovil

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £500.00 per day

Recruiter: Leonardo

Job Hours: Full-time

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, growing organisation within the Dynamic Systems Repair and Overhaul Department.

As a Skilled Fitter reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work as part of a shift team undertaking fitting activities associated with the strip, build, repair and test on a variety of transmission units.

Please note this is a JFF Level 3 - Manufacturing

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A SKILLED FITTER

Main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Work within defined processes and systems to ensure that Strip and Build activities are undertaken in line with company and customer quality requirements

Undertake training to achieve approval for various special processes

Carry out inspection activities as dictated by your registered scope of approvals subject to appropriate training

Work in accordance with the Company Operating System, Departmental Instructions and Shop Supervision to ensure the most effective use of labour to manage the requirements of the workload

You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An Engineering Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (please upload certificates with CV when applying)

Experience of working as a mechanical fitter in an appropriate industry

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible with the ability to work either on your own, or as part of a shift team and meet departmental build requirements

Willingness to become involved with improvement teams and activities

Willing to undertake training to improve competence levels in support of departmental activities and to Fitter Inspector status

We require candidates to upload their Apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 for the application to be considered (inclusive for anyone pre 1990 and post 1990)

PROGRESSION

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security.

Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future.

As already mentioned we can help you develop your skills and offer great chance to develop and grow.

So if you feel like you are a good fit for this role and you are keen to develop then why not join us.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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About Leonardo

leonardo.com

Leonardo is a global high-tech player in Aerospace, Defence and Security.

Leonardo plays a strategic role in the industrial development of the countries in which it operates, with a direct presence in five domestic markets (Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Poland, and Israel) and a commercial network extending worldwide.

Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the cornerstones of its business worldwide, while the company’s 51,000-plus people are the engine driving its growth.

Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.