Aircraft Fitter

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK aerospace manufacturer is seeking an Aircraft Fitter to join their modern facility near Uxbridge, West London. The role involves assembling sheet metal structures and ensuring high-quality standards through riveting and inspection processes. Candidates should have hands-on experience in riveting methods and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. This opportunity provides competitive pay, overtime options, and the chance for professional development in a stable environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of riveting as an assembly process.
• Hands-on experience with hand rivet gun or press riveting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sheet metal and structural sub-assemblies to specifications.
• Carry out riveting operations.
• Perform self-inspection using measuring equipment and Go/No-Go gauges.

Skills

Riveting as an assembly process

Hands-on experience with riveting tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Using hand tools

IT-literate

Job description

Aircraft Fitter

Location: Near Uxbridge, West London

Salary: £35,593 + overtime (5+ hours per week available)

Interview Process: One‑stage on site

Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is working on a retained basis for a UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, renowned for producing high‑precision components. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long‑term stability and development.

We are recruiting an Aircraft Fitter to support the build of sheet metal structures, kits, and sub‑assemblies, where riveting quality, process control and inspection discipline are critical.

This role is suited to an aircraft or structures fitter who understands riveting as a primary assembly process and is comfortable working to drawings, build instructions and quality standards in a production environment.

Why join?

• £35,593 (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (typically 5–10 hours per week)
• Fantastic company pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Early Friday finish for improved work–life balance
• Opportunity to work on aerospace‑grade precision components
• Clean, modern working environment
• Long‑term role with development opportunities

Aircraft Fitter Duties

• Assemble sheet metal and structural sub‑assemblies to engineering specifications
• Carry out riveting operations
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and build instructions
• Use jigs, fixtures and hand tools to achieve consistent builds
• Perform self‑inspection using measuring equipment and Go/No‑Go gauges
• Identify and record defects or non‑conformances
• Log build and inspection data using SAP
• Work to production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Support 5S, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities

Aircraft Fitter Profile

• Strong understanding of riveting as an assembly process
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of: hand rivet gun, press/squeeze riveting, hammer and rivet pin methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic inspection equipment
• Awareness of quality, safety and controlled build environments
• IT‑literate and able to follow documented processes

Simply apply today to speak to one of our consultants.

Please note: candidates must be available to attend interviews in early January to be considered for this position.

All candidates will go through a baseline security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences.