Composite Fitter

Parker Meggitt; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive pay package

Annual bonus scheme

Buy & sell holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Employee Assistance Program for Health

Employee Perkz

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to support the manufacture, repair, and assembly of aerospace composite structures. You will work from engineering drawings and instructions, applying bonding, riveting, and precision fitting to aerospace standards.

The role is based in Hertfordshire, offers a full-time schedule, with a competitive salary (£35,000‑£37,000) and benefits including annual bonus and pension contributions. Friday afternoons may be shorter.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Composite Fitter in aerospace.
• Strong bonding, riveting, drilling and fitting skills.
• Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and fit aerospace composite components.
• Carry out composite lay-up, trimming, drilling, and finishing operations.
• Perform bonding operations using adhesives, films, and structural bonding techniques.
• Conduct riveting and mechanical fastening to aerospace specification.
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all components meet required aerospace quality and inspection standards.
• Perform rework and repairs on composite structures as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Bonding

Riveting

Drilling

Fitting

Engineering drawings

Job description

Composite Fitter

Date Posted: 2026-10-02T10:30:44

Location: Danesbury, Hertfordshire, GB, AL6 9

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-10-31T08:19:53.86

Salary Range: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday

On-Site: Yes

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to support the manufacture, repair, and assembly of composite structures within the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on skills in bonding, riveting, and precision fitting, with experience working to aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and fit aerospace composite components.
• Carry out composite lay‑up, trimming, drilling, and finishing operations.
• Perform bonding operations using adhesives, films, and structural bonding techniques.
• Conduct riveting and mechanical fastening to aerospace specification.
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all components meet required aerospace quality and inspection standards.
• Perform rework and repairs on composite structures as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Composite Fitter / Laminator / Aircraft Fitter in the aerospace industry.
• Strong competency in bonding, riveting, drilling, and fitting of composite and metallic components.
• Ability to interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality requirements.

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.

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Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday On-Site: Yes We are seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to support the manufacture, repair, and assembly of composite structures within the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on skills in bonding, riveting, and precision fitting, with experience working to aerospace standards. Key Responsibilities Manufacture, assemble, and fit aerospace composite components. Carry out composite lay‑up, trimming, drilling, and finishing operations. Perform bonding operations using adhesives, films, and structural bonding techniques. Conduct riveting and mechanical fastening to aerospace specification. Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation. Ensure all components meet required aerospace quality and inspection standards. Perform rework and repairs on composite structures as required. Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with health & safety procedures. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet delivery deadlines. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a Composite Fitter / Laminator / Aircraft Fitter in the aerospace industry. Strong competency in bonding, riveting, drilling, and fitting of composite and metallic components. Ability to interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings. Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality requirements.What we offer: Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleague's health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include: Early finish on Fridays. Competitive pay package. Annual bonus scheme. Buy & sell holidays. Career progression opportunities. Pension up to 10% company contribution. Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing. Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.