Fabricator / Fitter Technician

Manpower Group (UK); 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

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. Our client is hiring a Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter Technician to support prototype development, retrofit and series production within a highly regulated hangar/workshop environment.

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? If you're excited by high-standards manufacturing, aircraft-focused work, and being part of a team where safety and quality come first,