Aviation Sheet Metal Fabricator & Fitter (Prototype)

Manpower (United Kingdom); Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement with incremental増t

Private medical insurance (optional)

Company pension contributions

Employee discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator/Fitter Technician to support prototype development, retrofit and series production in a highly regulated hangar/workshop environment. You will manufacture detailed sheet metal parts, assemble subcontractor components, and inspect parts for compliance with drawings.

You will read engineering drawings, work safely with PPE, and contribute to prototyping and ongoing hangar activities.

Qualifications

• Strong manual hand skills and a methodical, detail-focused approach.
• Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings and associated data.
• Calm, reliable working style—especially when priorities shift or pressure rises.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to working safely with PPE.
• Interest in DIY and a genuine "can-do" attitude to getting the job done to standard.
• Confidence working in a workshop/hangar setting, including in confined spaces.
• Ability to use Google Office and MS products.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture detailed parts from sheet metal to aviation standards, working to engineering drawings and design data.
• Assemble components manufactured by subcontractors, ensuring fit, finish and safe operation requirements are met.
• Perform detailed inspections of subcontractor-manufactured parts to confirm compliance with engineering drawings.
• Apply protective coatings to components as required.
• Carry out repairs to in-service helicopters using sheet metal and composite techniques.
• Work closely with the design team on prototype work.
• Support day-to-day hangar activities, including aircraft handling (as needed).
• Maintain excellent workshop standards, including "clean as you go" housekeeping.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication

DIY mindset

Office software proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator/Fitter Technician to support prototype development, retrofit and series production in a highly regulated hangar/workshop environment. You will manufacture detailed sheet metal parts, assemble subcontractor components, and inspect parts for compliance with drawings.

You will read engineering drawings, work safely with PPE, and contribute to prototyping and ongoing hangar activities.