Engineering Fitter

Matchtech; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Career development

Job summary

The role of Engineering Fitter is based at the Cumbernauld site and involves supporting aircraft line and base maintenance with occasional travel to other bases. You will work under Certifying Engineers, following approved data and regulations, maintaining tooling, and contributing to safe, compliant engineering operations.

This position operates on a 28-day rotating shift with 10-hour days, requiring flexibility to travel to other bases as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or aerospace engineering.
• Practical fitting skills and understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of approved maintenance data and aviation regulations.
• Ability to identify and report aircraft defects accurately.
• Willingness to work a 28-day rotating shift pattern, including occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support line and base aircraft maintenance at Cumbernauld and other approved locations.
• Assist Certifying Engineers with maintenance tasks per data and regs.
• Complete tasks safely and according to policies and authorisations.
• Identify and document aircraft defects after debriefs with crew.
• Maintain tooling and support equipment in good condition.
• Carry out handling, refuelling and cleaning activities as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Provide general engineering and departmental support.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Engineering fitting

Maintenance data knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tooling handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Engineering tools

Job description

Our client, a leading aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, is seeking an Engineering Fitter to join its engineering team at its Cumbernauld base. This permanent role supports aircraft line and base maintenance activities, with occasional work at other operating or temporary bases, including overnight stays where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support line and base aircraft maintenance activities at Cumbernauld and other approved locations
• Assist Certifying Engineers with aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data, current regulations and industry best practice
• Complete assigned engineering tasks safely, efficiently and in line with company policies, procedures and authorisations
• Identify, document and accurately record aircraft defects following debriefs with operational crew members
• Maintain the correct use, care and condition of tooling and support equipment
• Carry out aircraft handling, refuelling, role changes and cleaning activities in support of operational requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Provide general engineering and operational support to the Engineering Department and wider business

Job Requirements:

• Experience in aircraft maintenance, aerospace engineering or a related aviation environment
• Practical engineering fitting skills and an understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of approved maintenance data, aviation regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to identify and accurately report aircraft defects and maintenance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to use, maintain and care for engineering tools and support equipment
• Willingness to work a 28-day rotating shift pattern, including occasional additional hours and travel to other bases
• Ability to work effectively with Certifying Engineers, operational crew and wider engineering teams

Working Pattern:

The role operates on a 28-day rotating shift pattern comprising 10-hour shifts across a cycle of six days on and four days off, followed by four days on and six days off. This provides an average working week of 35 hours across the cycle. Additional hours may be required to meet operational needs and may be managed through time off in lieu or overtime arrangements.

Benefits:

• Six weeks' annual leave entitlement, with public holidays not recognised separately
• Auto-enrolment into the company personal pension scheme, with enhanced employer contributions after one year of service
• Group life assurance cover equivalent to four times annual salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to develop a career within the aerospace MRO and aircraft maintenance sector