Aerospace Assembly Fitter – Precision, Lean + On-site

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour week standard

25 days holiday + 5 days option

10% employer pension contribution

Flex-time scheme

Life insurance 4X

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Training and development schemes

Enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity

Share purchase plan

On-site catering

Crow Wood Hotel membership

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Safran Nacelles is seeking skilled Fitters to join our Assembly Operations team in Burnley. You will work on a production line, assembling aircraft components to strict engineering standards while following drawings and instructions.

You will drill, rivet, cut, and fit parts to tight tolerances, ensuring quality and safety. The role offers on-site work with excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong practical skills using hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Experience with drilling, riveting, cutting, and assembly activities.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good standard of secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Follow and understand engineering drawings, work instructions, and master layouts.
• Assemble aircraft components to customer and engineering specifications.
• Carry out drilling, riveting, cutting, and fitting operations to fine tolerances.
• Install a variety of rivets and fasteners to a high standard of quality.
• Produce work that meets engineering definitions and quality requirements.
• Work safely and comply with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and workshops.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Identify and escalate product quality, process, or safety concerns using company processes.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tool use

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Engineering/Sheet Metal/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Safran Nacelles is seeking skilled Fitters to join our Assembly Operations team in Burnley. You will work on a production line, assembling aircraft components to strict engineering standards while following drawings and instructions.

You will drill, rivet, cut, and fit parts to tight tolerances, ensuring quality and safety. The role offers on-site work with excellent training and development opportunities.