Aircraft Fitter

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

Job summary

ARM in Filton is seeking an Aircraft Fitter on a 12-month contract. Based in Filton, the role pays £25.62–£28.87 per hour Inside IR35 DOE, with shifts 6:30am–3:45pm Mon–Thu.

Candidates should have experience using hand tools and an engineering apprenticeship. You will read engineering instructions, interpret aircraft drawings, perform drilling, shimming and sealing with power tools, and may work in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools in fitter/assembler roles.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Knowledge and regard for Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Potentially work in confined spaces (tank work) with restricted access.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (NVQ L3 / City & Guilds etc.)

Tools

Power tools

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