Fitter Tester

Safran Actuation Systems; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company in Wednesfield is seeking a Fitter Tester to join their Aftermarket Mixed Military Legacy manufacturing facility. The role involves assembling and disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators. Candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, possess problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including a company performance bonus scheme and a pension plan with employer contributions. Full training and support are provided for successful applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Must be able to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Proven ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Apprentice trained or time served is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and standards.
• Complete paperwork and system transactions for completed work.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking a Fitter Tester to join an established Aftermarket Mixed Military Legacy manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling / disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions. This includes working Military legacy products, collaborating closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support product release and delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity / adoption leave-up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity / Non‑Pregnant Parent / Co‑adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)

This is a shift-based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.

What will your day‑to‑day responsibilities look like?

• Assembling / disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions.
• Identifying proper and improper fits, alignments and condition of components.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant quality procedures and standards.
• Following route cards, work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Works order completion and stamping.
• Performing basic measurement techniques and using hand gauging tools.

Cleaning, protecting and preparing parts

• Highlighting and declaring non‑conformances; supporting quality with disposition activity.
• Completing paperwork and system transactions for completed work.
• Supporting general team duties including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with EH&S procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Must be able to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics that identify and explain the function of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Proven problem solving skills and experience / exposure to lean manufacturing.
• Identifying non‑conformances.
• Apprentice trained or time served (NVQ level 3) would be an advantage.
• Ability to use hand and machine tools.
• Self‑motivated.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Proven ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal a must.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.