Fabricator Fitter Northwest UKPermanentA long-established defence engineering business with over a century of innovation is looking for a Fitter/Fabricator Fitter to join its Northwest engineering centre. The company designs and builds specialist military equipment with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions to armed forces customers worldwide.What you''ll be doing: Manufacturing defence equipment using jigs and fixtures, working to engineering drawings and work instructions Tack welding using MIG/MAG processes on armour plate Carrying out visual and NDT checks to confirm conformity to specification Using hand tools and appropriate measuring instruments Completing European welder approval tests on a regular basis Booking hours and activities accurately on SAP (or similar MRP system) Identifying hazards before starting work and complying with EHS policies Reporting equipment faults through approved maintenance procedures What you need: At least 12 months'' welding/fabrication experience working on welded steel assemblies in a heavy manufacturing or fabrication environment Experience with MIG as a primary process (MAG and TIG desirable) Knowledge of HSLA steels and welding to BS EN ISO 5817 quality standards Understanding of welding and fabrication of complex assemblies, including materials behaviour (HICC), resultant properties, and residual stress Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, WPS, NDT methods, and welding specifications Famil