Aerospace fitter

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

On-site parking

Gym membership discount

Cycle-to-work

Employee discounts

Training and progression

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is recruiting two skilled Airframe / Aerospace Fitters to join an established aerospace manufacturer at its Manchester facility. You’ll assemble metallic aerospace structures, following engineering drawings and SOPs with a strong emphasis on quality and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have precision fitting experience or aerospace/precision engineering backgrounds, with the ability to read drawings, use hand tools, drill, rivet and install bearings and helicoils.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision fitting or structural assembly.
• Aerospace background or transferable precision engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with hand tools and accurate drilling, fastening and component installation.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metallic aerospace structures from drawings and procedures.
• Drill, countersink, riveting and sealant application.
• Install helicoils, bearings and bushes.
• Use calibrated tools to meet tolerances.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safe working.

Skills

Precision fitting

Reading drawings

Aerospace background

Quality focus

Tools

Calibrated tools

Drilling equipment

Riveting tools

Job description

Airframe / Aerospace Fitters
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Aerospace / Precision Engineering
Overtime: 1.5x first 10 hours, 2x thereafter

We’re recruiting two skilled Fitters to join an established aerospace manufacturer at its modern, purpose-built facility in Manchester.

You’ll assemble metallic aerospace structures, carrying out detailed fitting work where accuracy and quality are essential.

Aerospace fitting experience is ideal, but we also welcome candidates from precision engineering or automotive backgrounds who have strong experience in detailed, high-quality assembly and fitting.

The Role:

• Assemble metallic structures using engineering drawings, specifications and standard operating procedures.

• Carry out drilling, countersinking, riveting and sealant application.

• Install helicoils, bearings and bushes.

• Use calibrated tools and equipment to achieve the required tolerances.

• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and safe working.

What We’re Looking For:

• Practical experience in precision fitting or structural assembly.

• An aerospace background, or transferable experience from precision engineering or detailed automotive assembly.

• Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings.

• Experience using hand tools and carrying out accurate drilling, fastening and component installation.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.

Relevant automotive experience could include precision vehicle build, specialist body or chassis assembly, or motorsport fitting involving close tolerances and detailed engineering drawings.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate how their fitting and assembly skills transfer to metallic aerospace structures.

What’s on Offer:

• A compressed four-day working week.

• Overtime paid at 1.5x for the first 10 hours and 2x thereafter.

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.

• Free on-site parking.

• Discounted gym membership.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Employee retail discounts.

• Ongoing training and career progression.

The selection process includes a practical trade test. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment security screening.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in aerospace and engineering.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality