Aerospace Fitter/Tester: Mechanical Assembly & Testing

UK Space Jobs; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Space Jobs is recruiting for a Fitter / Tester to join a Yeovil-based aerospace operation. You will perform mechanical assembly and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control equipment on a day shift, following engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.

You will work in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a Lean team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting applications.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Familiarity with pressure testing and safe working practices.
• Understanding safety-critical manufacturing in aerospace is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce aerospace products according to drawings and instructions.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly activities.
• Test Life Support and Environmental Control systems.
• Conduct pressure testing as required and interpret results.
• Adhere to quality systems and OCQ checks.
• Maintain health and safety standards within a Lean environment.
• Support continuous improvement and collaborative problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pressure testing

Engineering drawings

OCQ

Health & Safety

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

PC literacy

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

UK Space Jobs is recruiting for a Fitter / Tester to join a Yeovil-based aerospace operation. You will perform mechanical assembly and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control equipment on a day shift, following engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.

You will work in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a Lean team.