Aerospace Airframe Fitter — Precision Assembly & Growth

Bec Recruitment.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee retail discounts

Ongoing training and career progressio

Job summary

Bec Recruitment is recruiting experienced Airframe / Aerospace Fitters for a premier aerospace manufacturer in Manchester. The role offers a compressed four‑day week (Mon–Thu, 07:00–16:30) with overtime paid at 1.5x for the first 10 hours and 2x thereafter.

On-site parking and progression opportunities are provided. Candidates should have proven airframe/structural assembly experience and a background in aerospace manufacturing or high‑precision engineering, with strong drawing interpretation

Qualifications

• Proven airframe / structural assembly experience
• Background in aerospace manufacturing or high-precision engineering
• Strong ability to read and work from technical drawings and aerospace specifications
• Hands-on experience with core aerospace fitting processes
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Assemble metallic aerospace structures in line with aerospace quality standards and SOPs
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications
• Carry out precision fitting operations, including drilling and countersinking, riveting, sealant application and installation of helicoils, bearings and bushes
• Use calibrated tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain 5S standards and safe working practices

Skills

Airframe assembly

Read drawings

Aerospace manufacturing

Quality & safety

Hands-on fitting

Tools

Calibrated tools

Job description

Bec Recruitment is recruiting experienced Airframe / Aerospace Fitters for a premier aerospace manufacturer in Manchester. The role offers a compressed four‑day week (Mon–Thu, 07:00–16:30) with overtime paid at 1.5x for the first 10 hours and 2x thereafter.

On-site parking and progression opportunities are provided. Candidates should have proven airframe/structural assembly experience and a background in aerospace manufacturing or high‑precision engineering, with strong drawing interpretation