Job Description

Job details

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Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAB - Mechanical, HVAC & Civil Work coordination and management

Job Opening Title

Mechanical Fitter

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.



We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.



Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job description

Due to our ongoing projects and significant growth, we are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians (Fitters) for our Cranfield operation.


This is a hands-on role, reporting to the Engineering Production Manager and/or Team Leader. The role is for an experienced 'Fitter', who can contribute to the business immediately and guide, develop, and assist less skilled personnel.


The Mechanical Technician/ Fitter will be primarily responsible for the following:

Responsible for building test rigs, using their skills to fit mechanical components. Reading engineering drawings to work out build schedules and identify material requirements. Providing machining, and engineering fitting services to areas within the business. Using their skills to improve the machining, fabrication, and fitting times within the business. Supply information to Engineers for bid preparation. Supporting the Facilities Team in building maintenance and improvement. Being actively involved in continuous Improvement activities. Assisting Project Engineers with technical issues and solving problems on test rigs. Assisting Apprentices in their development.

Profile

To be considered, we require the following qualifications, skills and experience:

The candidate is likely to have undergone a Time Served Apprenticeship in either Mechanical Fitting, Machining, or fabrication. Has at least 5 years' experience after being an apprentice in a maintenance or technical production type role. Good fitting skills. Is computer literate. Works well in a team and has good communication skills. It would be beneficial if the candidate has undergone further training in Safety, Forklift Truck driving, Rigging and/or Encloses Spaces.

Benefits

25 days annual leave per year

8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)

Individual and family private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership (1 per year)

Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

Job location

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United Kingdom, Cranfield, Cranfield

Job location (site)

Cranfield

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

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Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre

General information

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Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%).

Reference number

2024-17337

Publication date

30/05/2024