General information
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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 15,000 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 and LinkedIn.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2024-17337
Publication date
5/30/2024
Job details
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
Job location
United Kingdom, Cranfield
Job location (site)
Cranfield
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Non-Degree Program
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre