Aircraft Assembly Fitter

Morson Human Resources Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking Assembly Fitters for a Nottingham aerospace manufacturing operation. You will build aircraft structures and assemblies from drawings using jigs, fixtures and specialist tooling, with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Typical tasks include drilling, riveting, deburring and measuring components while maintaining production records. Prior aerospace exposure is beneficial, but on‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings to support assembly.
• Hands-on assembly experience with aerospace or similar manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn and train on job-specific processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components from drawings and specifications.
• Drill, countersink, rivet, and fit fasteners with jigs and fixtures.
• Operate pneumatic tools and hydraulic/b fly presses as required.
• Maintain traceability records and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Work in line with defined working practices and inspections.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hands-on assembly

Drilling & countersinking

Tools

Jigs and fixtures

Measuring equipment

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Assembly Fitter – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Nottingham, NG15

Duration:Rolling Contract
Pay: £15.88 per hour PAYE
Hours: 39 hours per week
Parking: Free on-site parking

Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:00 / Friday 07:00–12:00
The early finish every Friday also gives you a consistent working pattern without weekend shifts in the hours provided.

Build Aircraft Structures in Nottingham

Morson Edge is looking for Assembly Fitters to join an established aerospace manufacturing operation based in Nottingham.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing opportunity working on aircraft structures and assemblies, using engineering drawings, jigs, fixtures and specialist tooling to produce components to exacting aerospace standards.

There are opportunities across different assembly areas. Depending on your experience, work can range from precision bench assembly through to the production of larger aircraft wing structures. The supplied specifications cover both wing‑structure assembly and broader A350 assembly work.

The Role

You’ll work as part of an experienced manufacturing team, assembling aircraft components from drawings, specifications, standard working practices and visual instructions.

Typical activities can include:

• Drilling and countersinking
• Riveting and fitting specialist fasteners
• Working with jigs and fixtures
• Bench fitting and component assembly
• Operating pneumatic and bench‑top tools
• Press fitting using hydraulic and fly presses
• Filing and deburring
• Applying sealants and surface treatments
• Torque tightening fasteners
• Setting components accurately within jigs
• Carrying out basic measuring and inspection activities
• Maintaining accurate production and traceability records
• Working to strict safety and quality requirements

The A350 specification also includes bush spinning, bonding and over‑sealing, low‑level self‑inspection and some semi‑skilled sheet‑metal work.

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in people with practical assembly or engineering experience.

Previous aerospace experience would be advantageous, but it isn’t the only background that will be considered. The MRS specification explicitly states that other engineering and assembly experience can be considered, with job‑specific training provided to successful candidates.

You could be a good match if you’ve previously worked as an:

• Assembly Fitter
• Mechanical Fitter
• Aircraft Fitter
• Engineering Assembler
• Manufacturing Fitter
• CNC Machinist with assembly experience
• Sheet Metal / Fabrication operative with fitting experience

Experience reading engineering drawings, manual drilling, deburring, using jigs and fixtures, sealants, fasteners or measuring equipment would be particularly useful.

If you have hands‑on engineering or assembly experience and would like the opportunity to move into or continue your career within aerospace manufacturing, we’d like to hear from you.

Hours: 39 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:00 / Friday 07:00–12:00
Parking: Free on-site parking