Warship defence deal safeguards UK jobs
The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced the signing of a contract worth around £3.7 billion to start building the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates.
Job creation continues at UK defence manufacturer
Following the announcement last year by the creation of 120 jobs at Stockport-based WFEL as a result of contracts for the MoD, the next round of vacancies is now available.
Current vacancies cover a wide spectrum of roles at the precision engineering company's North West site.
The company is already well known for its manufacture of military bridging systems, supplied to over 40 armies around the world, and is also a key partner in the manufacture of new Boxer armoured military vehicles, following a £2.3bn MoD contract.
New roles are immediately available in the areas of training, accounting, manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering/control, project management and welding/fitters in both the military bridging and military vehicles divisions.
WFEL offers secure and long-term employment opportunities. More details on the individual vacancies can be found on the WFEL web site.
The deadline for applications is 25th July.
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