Fabricator / Fitter Technician

Manpower UK; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension contribution

Share incentive plans

Discretionary bonuses

Discounts on shopping

Bike to work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Technology purchase schemes

Personal accident insurance

Financial/legal advice

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a permanent Fabricator / Fitter Technician in Kidlington to perform precision sheet metal work to aviation standards within a regulated hangar and workshop setting. You will manufacture parts from engineering drawings, assemble subcontractor components, inspect parts for specifications, and apply protective coatings.

You will also support prototype development and day-to-day hangar activities with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and data.
• Strong attention to accuracy and quality control.
• Reliable, methodical approach to work and safety.
• Willingness to work in a regulated hangar/workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts from sheet metal to aviation standards from drawings.
• Assemble subcontractor components ensuring fit and safety.
• Inspect subcontractor parts for compliance with drawings.
• Apply protective coatings as required.
• Carry out repairs using sheet metal and composite techniques.
• Support prototype work with the design team.
• Assist with day-to-day hangar activities and aircraft handling as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized workshop and safe working practices.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Engineering drawings reading

Calm under pressure

Communication

PPE safety

DIY mindset

Workshop/hangar confidence

MS Office / Google Docs

Job description

This permanent Fabricator / Fitter Technician role in Kidlington involves precision sheet metal work to aviation standards within a regulated hangar and workshop setting.

The successful candidate will manufacture detailed parts from engineering drawings and design data, assemble components produced by subcontractors, and inspect those parts to confirm compliance with specifications.

Applying protective coatings and supporting prototype development, retrofit and series production form part of the duties.

Applicants should demonstrate accuracy, drawing interpretation skills and a methodical approach to quality control.

Salary is negotiable, and the position is offered on a permanent contract, with full details of the working pattern available on application.

If you''re the sort of person who takes pride in precision work-and enjoys building things that truly matter-this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to bespoke solutions.

What you''ll be doing:

• 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
• Work both as part of a team and independently depending on the work package

What you''ll bring:

• Strong manual hand skills and a methodical, detail-focused approach
• The 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 the correct 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

Additional information:

• You''ll need to present examples of your work via a photographic record
• A flexible working attitude is important due to changing priorities across the department

Benefits

They offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance : We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
• Health : Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.
• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
• Everyday Savings : Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
• Lifestyle : Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
• Added Protection : Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice

Ready to build with purpose£