Fitter

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Great pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking a skilled Fitter to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You will work in a fast-paced production environment to manufacture precision components and assemblies that meet the highest quality and safety standards.

You will read engineering drawings, operate tooling and machinery, perform in-process inspections, and help maintain housekeeping and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Confident in operating production tooling, machinery, and hand tools.
• Experience in fitting, assembly, fabrication or production roles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, kitting lists, and work instructions to ensure specifications are met.
• Use hand tools, machinery and production equipment to cut, form, machine, shape and size components.
• Operate tooling and machinery to resistance weld and join materials per requirements.
• Carry out in-process inspections and quality checks throughout manufacturing.
• Accurately record measurements and complete job card documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Education

Maths (Level 2)

Another Level 2 qualification

Third Level 2 qualification

Tools

Jigs & fixtures

Production tooling

Job description

Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro-chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

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
• One other qualification

Additional Information

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment that values your wellbeing and work-life balance.

• 4-day working week
• excellent pension scheme
• life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• social and wellbeing events