Fitter/Tester GDS

Morson Edge

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 4,428 - 5,904

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive PAYE/Umbrella rates

Contractor benefits

Onsite support

Global aerospace organisation

Long‑term opportunities

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Fitter / Tester to join the GDS division in Wolverhampton. You will assemble and test high‑lift actuation products and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings and test procedures in a regulated aerospace production environment.

You will work on a range of actuation systems, performing functional and pressure tests, maintaining traceability, and supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, with weekly pay and contractor benefits.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline or allied trade.
Strong mechanical assembly or repair experience in a precision engineering environment.
Experience reading engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and technical documentation.
Good understanding of mechanical assemblies and hydraulic systems.
Proficient with precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers and gauges.
Previous experience in aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong attention to detail and a quality‑first mindset.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, strip, assemble and rebuild aircraft units and sub‑assemblies.
Assemble high‑lift units and components per drawings and manuals.
Carry out functional, acceptance and pressure testing with calibrated equipment.
Record test results and maintain full traceability.
Perform dimensional inspection with precision measuring tools.
Diagnose faults and support repair activities.
Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and procedures.
Support stock control and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
Support team objectives to meet production targets.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Test experience

Engineering drawings

Measurement with micrometres/verniers

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical/Engineering)

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Role – Fitter / Tester

Division – GDS

Location – Wolverhampton

Rates:

Standard Days: £23.47 PAYE / £31.20 Umbrella
Double Days: £26.87 PAYE / £35.72 Umbrella
Night Shift: £26.69 PAYE / £39.46 Umbrella

Morson Edge is proud to be supporting the recruitment of skilled Fitter / Testers to join the GDS division at a Wolverhampton facility.

Safran Electronics & Defence delivers onboard intelligence and actuation solutions that enable customers to observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the air and in space across both civil and defence sectors.

What does the role look like?

Working as part of a specialist GDS team, you will be responsible for assembling and testing high‑lift actuation products and sub‑assemblies. You will work to engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and acceptance test procedures within a regulated, quality‑driven aerospace production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading aerospace organisations, supporting the assembly, repair, overhaul and testing of high‑lift actuation systems used across critical civil and defence aerospace programmes. Working within a precision engineering environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality aerospace components, ensuring every product meets the exacting standards expected within a safety‑critical industry.

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

Evaluate, strip, assemble and rebuild aircraft units and sub‑assemblies using approved mechanical and electrical techniques.
Assemble high‑lift units and components in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans, Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and Product Acceptance Tests.
Carry out functional, acceptance and pressure testing using calibrated test equipment.
Record test results accurately and maintain full product traceability through production documentation.
Perform dimensional inspection using precision measuring equipment.
Diagnose faults and support repair activities throughout the manufacturing and overhaul process.
Assess components against engineering requirements and identify any non‑conformances.
Complete repairs in accordance with aerospace quality standards and approved procedures.
Support stock control activities and ensure the correct handling of materials, tooling and equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with HSE requirements.
Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, continuous improvement activities and workshop improvement projects.
Support team objectives and work collaboratively to achieve production targets.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential Experience

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline (or allied trade).
Strong mechanical assembly or repair experience within a precision engineering environment.
Experience working from engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and technical documentation.
Good understanding of mechanical assemblies and hydraulic systems.
Competent using precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers and gauges.
Previous experience within Aerospace, Defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail with a quality‑first mindset.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Desirable Experience