Fitter - Aircraft Safety Equipment (Inflatables)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking an Assembly Operative/Fitter to join a multibillion turnover aerospace company. The role includes disassembling, testing, and repairing aircraft safety equipment, alongside dedicated training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have hands-on assembly experience, although expertise in flight safety equipment is not essential. This position requires working Monday to Friday with every other Friday off and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Company benefits package

Every other Friday off

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or hands-on role.
• Background in manufacturing or production.
• Exposure to flight safety equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, test, fault find, and repair aircraft safety equipment.
• Engage in dedicated training and technical development.
• Work regular hours with every other Friday off.

Skills

Assembly skills

Hands-on production experience

Problem-solving

Job description

Assembly Operative/Fitter (Aerospace)

Stansted, Essex

Salary from £27,000 per annum + Overtime + Company Benefits + every other Friday off

Do you have experience in assembly, hands on role? Are you looking for dedicated training development and progression within a well established company within the aircraft sector?

On offer is an excellent opportunity for a Fitter to join a multibillion turnover aircraft company, to have dedicated training & development and career options with an industry leading EASA 145 facility.

You will work in a specialist team within the safety department. Duties will include disassembly, test, fault find, and repair various safety equipment from rafts, slides etc.

Ideally you will be located in a commutable distance to Stansted Airport and have experience in an production/assembly role with hands on skills which you are looking to continue to develop further.

The Role

• Disassemble, test, fault find and repair various aircraft safety equipment (inflatable slides, rafts etc)
• Dedicated Training & Technical Development
• Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm, every other Friday off

The Person

• Assembly, hands on, manufacturing/production background
• Previous experience working with flight safety equipment desirable but not essential
• Previously working within aviation industry desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime pay
• Company benefits package
• Every other Friday off

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.