Aircraft Fitter

ARM; Filton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM in Filton is seeking an Aircraft Fitter (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) for a 12-month contract on defence and aerospace programmes. You will work from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings, using hand tools and power tools, and complete tasks to exacting standards.

This role requires an engineering apprenticeship or NVQ/certification, the ability to work in a team, and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools in fitter/assembler roles.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or NVQ/City & Guilds in the relevant field.
• Commitment to Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings.
• Complete tasks to required standards.
• Use power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing.

Skills

Hands-on fitter experience

Health & Safety awareness

Read drawings & instructions

Team and independent work

Education

Aerospace/Engineering Full Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in engineering

City & Guilds Level 2/3

BTEC ONC in engineering

Job description

Aircraft Fitter - Skilled & Semi-Skilled

12 month contract

Based in Filton

Offering between 25.62- 28.87ph Inside IR35 DOE

Shifts are 6:30am-3:45pm Monday to Thursday

Do you have experience using hand tools in previous roles such as a fitter/assembler?

Do you hold an apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (NVQ L3, etc.)?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Aircraft Fitter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Work from engineering instructions and understand Aircraft Drawings
• Complete tasks to the required standards
• General tasks include the use of power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing
• 1st party certification will be required following successful completion of the relevant courses
• You may need to work in a confined space (tank work), which includes restricted and physically demanding wing access and egress through oval shaped manholes

Your skillset may include:

• Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship (for Skilled)
• Indenture and City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or Modern Apprenticeship Certificate, NVQ Level 2, 3, Key Skills level 2 and City & Guilds Level 2/BTEC ONC in a recognised engineering field (for Skilled)
• An ability to work alone or as part of a team
• An openness to continuous improvement processes and new ways of working
• Knowledge and a high regard for Health and Safety standards