Fitter/Tester GDS

Morson Talent; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE

Umbrella rates

Onsite support from Morson team

Contractor benefits

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defence is seeking skilled Fitter/Testers to join the GDS team at our Wolverhampton facility. You will assemble and test high-lift actuation products and sub-assemblies, working to engineering drawings and process plans in a regulated aerospace production environment.

In this role you will diagnose faults, conduct functional and pressure tests, maintain traceability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical assembly or repair experience in a precision environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and process plans.
• Good understanding of mechanical assemblies and hydraulic systems.
• Aerospace/Defence manufacturing background preferred.
• Attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, strip, assemble and rebuild aircraft units and sub-assemblies using approved techniques.
• Assemble high-lift units in accordance with drawings and manuals.
• Carry out functional, acceptance and pressure testing with calibrated equipment.
• Record test results and maintain full traceability through production docs.
• Diagnose faults and support repair activities throughout production and overhaul.
• Assess components against engineering requirements and identify non-conformances.
• Complete repairs per aerospace quality standards and procedures.
• Support stock control and ensure safe handling of materials and tooling.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment in line with HSE.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and workshop improvement projects.
• Support team objectives and help achieve production targets.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Repair experience

Engineering drawings

Hydraulic systems

Measuring equipment

Aerospace industry

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Fault-finding

Electrical schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

Gauges

Electrical schematics

Job description

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.
• 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?

• 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.
• Experience assembling, repairing or testing hydraulic or actuation systems.
• Ability to interpret basic electrical schematics.
• Fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Experience using aerospace quality systems and acceptance testing procedures.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates
• Access to Morson contractor benefits
• Onsite support from the Morson team
• Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation
• Potential long-term opportunities supporting defence programmes