Fitter

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Fitter to join its aerospace manufacturing team. You will read drawings, use tooling and hand tools, and fit, assemble, and shape precision components to meet strict quality and safety standards.

This role offers a 4-day week (36 hours) with a competitive pension, life assurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, plus social and wellbeing events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 Level 2 qualifications including Maths, English, and one other qualification.
• Hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience using manufacturing jigs, fixtures and assembly aids.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, kitting lists and work instructions to ensure products meet specification.
• Operate production tooling, machinery and hand tools to cut, form, machine, shape and size components.
• Perform in-process inspections and quality checks throughout manufacturing.
• Record measurements and complete job card documentation to confirm standards.
• Maintain high workmanship, safety and housekeeping standards in production.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production targets and customer requirements.

Skills

Fitting

Assembly

Manufacturing

Education

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Other Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Fitter to join our aerospace manufacturing team. Working in a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in manufacturing precision components and assemblies that meet the highest quality and safety standards required by the aerospace industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing experience, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, kitting lists, and work instructions to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
• Use a range of hand tools, machinery, and production equipment to cut, form, machine, shape, and size components.
• Operate specialist tooling and machinery to resistance weld and join materials in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Carry out in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Accurately record measurements and complete job card documentation to confirm work has been completed to the required standard.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping within the production environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets and customer requirements.

Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on individual who has experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment and is comfortable using manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids. You will be confident in operating production tooling, machinery, and a variety of hand tools, with previous experience gained in a fitting, assembly, fabrication, or production role. A practical approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work are essential.

Minimum of 3 Level 2 qualifications, including:

• Maths
• English
• One other qualification

Additional Information

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment that values your wellbeing and work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-day working week, giving you more time for what matters most. We also provide an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Our team regularly takes part in social and wellbeing events, helping you stay connected, supported, and engaged both in and outside of work.

Contract Information: Monday - Thursday (36hrs) £17.42 p/h