Compressed Gas Fitter

Aeropeople; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Compressed Gas Fitter to join their skilled team in Stansted. This role involves repairing and testing valve and cylinder assemblies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while working in a collaborative environment. The company, a global leader in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, offers a supportive workplace with a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. If you are motivated and detail-oriented, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays

Early Finish on Friday

Free onsite parking

Life Assurance x4

Doubled pension contribution (3-6%)

Monthly Wellness Breakfast

Overtime available at 1.5/ 2 x normal rate

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting compliance manuals is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are key.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, and overhaul valve & cylinder assemblies.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing of cylinders up to 4500 PSI.
• Provide support to the safety inflatable team as needed.

Skills

Interpreting compliance manuals

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy and literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Job Title: Compressed Gas Fitter

Salary: up to £28,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Stansted, Essex

Aeropeople have partnered with a multinational organisation, global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices company who are now looking to hire a permanent Compressed Gas Fitter, to be based at their site in Stansted. The successful candidate will be expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Established more than 60 years ago, the company employs more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. It is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

They are a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices specialising in services for more than 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To repair, test and overhaul valve & cylinder assemblies and undertake hydrostatic testing of cylinders and charging of complete assemblies (up to 4500 PSI)
2. Strip down of valve assemblies
3. Replace standard spares as part of the overhaul process
4. Inspect individual parts and replace defective items
5. Thorough clean of components
6. Build-up valve assemblies ready for testing on various flow rigs
7. Hydrostatic testing of cylinders in accordance with Department of Transport requirements
8. Re-assembly of the valve and cylinder components
9. Charge the complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI
10. Provide ad hoc support, as required, to the safety inflatable team

Benefits:

1. Basic salary up to £28,000 dependent upon experience
2. 25 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
3. Early Finish on Friday (39 hour week/ standard hours 8-4.30pm Mon to Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday), Overtime when work allows
4. Free onsite parking
5. Life Assurance x4
6. Doubled pension contribution (3-6%)
7. Monthly Wellness Breakfast
8. Overtime available at 1.5/ 2 x normal rate

About You:

1. Prior experience working of interpreting and following in detail compliance manuals (essential)
2. Numerate and literate - minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
3. Ability to work well in multi-discipline/cross-functional teams
4. Working within a small team of skilled technicians, reliability, flexibility and teamwork are key skill requirements
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build close-knit relationships
6. Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
7. Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multitask whilst maintaining a high degree of quality, workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations
8. Strong communicator (written and verbal)
9. Positive, enthusiastic, confident and motivated