Aircraft Fitters

Belcan; Filton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is recruiting for Aircraft Fitters (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) to join the Build Production team at Filton, Bristol. The 12-month contract involves assembling military aircraft structures to strict quality standards, using hand and power tools, from engineering drawings.

We welcome candidates with aerospace experience, the ability to interpret drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Training and internal certification may be provided. Start date 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Previous experience in a fitting, assembly, manufacturing or production role.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings and instructions.
• Fit and assemble components to production standards.
• Use hand and power tools for drilling, shimming, sealing, and general aircraft assembly.
• Support aircraft build programmes within a production environment.
• Complete mandatory training and achieving internal certification where required.
• Work safely in confined spaces and at height when necessary.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Hand and power tools experience

Fitting/assembly/production experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Commitment to quality and safety

Work at height / confined spaces

Education

Aerospace apprenticeship

Engineering training program

Job description

Aircraft Fitters (Skilled & Semi-Skilled)

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension and Potential Permanent Opportunity)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am to 3:45pm

Clearance: BPSS Clearance Required

Start Date: 26th October 2026

About the Role

Our Aerospace client is seeking both Skilled and Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join their Build Production team at their Filton site. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the assembly of military aircraft structures within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. Candidates will be involved in the assembly and fitting of aircraft components while working to strict engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Working from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings.
• Performing fitting and assembly activities to required production standards.
• Using hand and power tools for drilling, shimming, sealing and general aircraft assembly.
• Supporting aircraft build programmes within a production environment.
• Completing mandatory training and achieving internal certification where required.
• Working safely in confined spaces and at height when necessary.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

What We're Looking For

Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Previous experience in a fitting, assembly, manufacturing or production role.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces.

Skilled Aircraft Fitters

• Completed aerospace or engineering apprenticeship.
• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering training programme.
• Experience within aerospace, aviation or a comparable engineering environment.
• Copies of relevant qualifications must be provided with application.

If you're looking to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment and have experience in aircraft fitting, engineering assembly, or mechanical production work, we'd love to hear from you.