Aircraft Fitters

Belcan; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan are seeking both Skilled and Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join the Build Production team at Filton, Bristol. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension and permanent opportunities, starting 26 October 2026, and BPSS clearance is required.

You will assemble and fit aircraft components from engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, and maintain strict quality and safety standards in a busy aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Commitment to quality and safety; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Read drawings

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Aircraft Fitters (Skilled & Semi-Skilled) Location: Filton, Bristol Rates: Skilled: £28.87/hr Umbrella (£21.58/hr PAYE) | Semi-Skilled: £25.62/hr Umbrella (£19.14/hr PAYE) 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:26 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. NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent engineering qualification. 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.