Aerospace Fitter & Tester – Life Support Systems

Holt Engineering; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering seeks a skilled Fitter / Tester in Yeovil to join a day-shift manufacturing team responsible for mechanical assembly and comprehensive testing of Life Support and Environmental Control systems in a regulated aerospace environment.

You will interpret engineering drawings, perform fitting and assembly, and carry out pressure tests while maintaining strict quality and health & safety standards. BPSS checks and export control eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge and practical experience of mechanical fitting applications.
• Knowledge of pressure testing.
• An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential.
• Understanding of aerospace practices and the importance of safety-critical manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Good teamwork skills, flexibility and initiative.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment and achieving targets.
• PC literacy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow controlled manufacturing processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Producing aerospace products in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting and assembly activities.
• Testing Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment.
• Undertaking pressure testing as required.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, process layouts and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), ensuring assemblies meet customer and quality standards.
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard.
• Following established company processes and procedures.
• Maintaining high Health & Safety standards.
• Working within a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborating with Designers, Engineers and other manufacturing team members.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pressure testing

Teamwork

Health & Safety

PC literacy

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Holt Engineering seeks a skilled Fitter / Tester in Yeovil to join a day-shift manufacturing team responsible for mechanical assembly and comprehensive testing of Life Support and Environmental Control systems in a regulated aerospace environment.

You will interpret engineering drawings, perform fitting and assembly, and carry out pressure tests while maintaining strict quality and health & safety standards. BPSS checks and export control eligibility apply.