Aircraft Assembly Fitter

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in NG15 is seeking Aircraft Assembly Fitters to manufacture high-quality wing structures for civil aviation. This permanent, full-time role offers rotating mornings and afternoons, 39 hours per week, and a hourly rate of £15.36–£15.88.

You will assemble wing components using jigs and fixtures, perform drilling and bench assembly, and prepare components with sealants, paints and fasteners. Training will be provided to cover processes and drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace assembly or equivalent manufacturing environments.
• Good attention to detail and ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
• Maths and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft wing structures and components using jigs and fixtures.
• Carry out manual drilling and bench assembly operations.
• Use specialist fasteners, sealants and paints.
• Deburr and prepare components to required standards.
• Follow engineering drawings, SOPs and work instructions.
• Use measuring equipment to check components.
• Maintain accurate production records and traceability.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Aerospace assembly experience

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

maths

English

Tools

Measuring equipment

Manual drilling equipment

Torque tightening tools

CNC machining experience

Job description

£15.36–£15.88 per hour | Permanent | 39 hours per week

Morson Edge are recruiting for

Aircraft Assembly Fitters to manufacture high-quality wing structures and assemblies for the civil aviation industry in

NG15.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as

Aircraft Fitters, Assembly Fitters, Mechanical Fitters, Production Operatives, Manufacturing Technicians, Aerospace Fitters or Engineering Assemblers looking to develop their careers within Aerospace manufacturing.

Working individually or as part of a small team, you'll progressively assemble aircraft wing components using specialist jigs and fixtures, following engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions through to completion.

Training will be provided on the specific processes, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with transferable engineering or assembly experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assembling aircraft wing structures and components using jigs and fixtures

Carrying out manual drilling and bench assembly operations

Using specialist fasteners, sealants and paints

Deburring and preparing components to required standards

Following engineering drawings, SOPs and visual work instructions

Using measuring equipment to check components

Maintaining accurate production records and traceability

Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

You'll need previous

assembly or engineering experience, ideally within Aerospace, manufacturing or a similar production environment. Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to instructions are essential.

Experience with manual drilling, sealants, torque tightening and engineering drawings would be advantageous. Previous CNC machining experience would also be beneficial.

Maths and English are required.

Location: NG15

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Shifts: Rotating mornings and afternoons