Aerospace Fitter & Tester – GDS Specialist

Morson Edge; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 4,428 - 5,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive PAYE/Umbrella rates

Contractor benefits

Onsite support

Global aerospace organisation

Long‑term opportunities

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Fitter / Tester to join the GDS division in Wolverhampton. You will assemble and test high‑lift actuation products and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings and test procedures in a regulated aerospace production environment.

You will work on a range of actuation systems, performing functional and pressure tests, maintaining traceability, and supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, with weekly pay and contractor benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline or allied trade.
• Strong mechanical assembly or repair experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of mechanical assemblies and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers and gauges.
• Previous experience in aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑first mindset.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, strip, assemble and rebuild aircraft units and sub‑assemblies.
• Assemble high‑lift units and components per drawings and manuals.
• Carry out functional, acceptance and pressure testing with calibrated equipment.
• Record test results and maintain full traceability.
• Perform dimensional inspection with precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose faults and support repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and procedures.
• Support stock control and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Support team objectives to meet production targets.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Test experience

Engineering drawings

Measurement with micrometres/verniers

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical/Engineering)

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Morson Edge is recruiting a Fitter / Tester to join the GDS division in Wolverhampton. You will assemble and test high‑lift actuation products and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings and test procedures in a regulated aerospace production environment.

You will work on a range of actuation systems, performing functional and pressure tests, maintaining traceability, and supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, with weekly pay and contractor benefits.