Fitter/Tester - Highlift

Morson Edge; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive PAYE/Umbrella rates

Access to contractor benefits

Onsite support from Morson team

Global aerospace organisation

Job summary

Morson, in partnership with Safran, is recruiting skilled Fitter / Tester to support the Highlift programme at Wolverhampton site.

You will assemble and test high‑lift actuation products to engineering drawings, using calibrated test equipment in a regulated aerospace environment.

This hands‑on role offers weekly pay, competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates, and opportunities for long‑term work with a global aerospace organisation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical assembly experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems and actuation principles.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and process documentation.
• Competent with precision measuring equipment and gauges.
• Experience in regulated Aerospace/Defence environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high‑lift units and sub‑assemblies to specifications.
• Follow drawings, process plans and test schedules.
• Perform functional and acceptance testing with calibrated instruments.
• Record results accurately and maintain traceability.
• Apply metrology to verify dimensions and build standards.
• Support hydraulic assembly and pressure testing activities.
• Identify and help resolve non-conformances.
• Assist fault-finding during assembly and test stages.
• Adhere to aerospace quality procedures and standards.
• Support stock control, tooling and safe handling of materials.
• Participate in workshops, lean activities and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulic systems

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Aerospace experience

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical or Engineering

Job description

Role: Fitter / Tester

Division: Highlift

Location: Wolverhampton

Rates:

• Standard Days: £22.87 PAYE / £30.40 Umbrella
• Double Days: £26.19 PAYE / £34.81 Umbrella

Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit skilled Fitter / Testers to support the Highlift programme at their Wolverhampton site.

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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, holding leading positions in its core markets.

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.

Through our long‑standing collaboration with Safran, Morson supports the delivery of critical aerospace and defence programmes by providing specialist engineering talent across assembly, test and manufacturing disciplines.

What does the role look like?

Working as part of a specialist Highlift 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 a hands‑on, precision‑focused role supporting the manufacture of systems used in critical aerospace and defence applications.

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

• Assemble high‑lift units and sub‑assemblies using approved mechanical techniques
• Work from engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and acceptance test schedules
• Carry out functional and acceptance testing using calibrated test equipment
• Accurately record test results and maintain full product traceability
• Apply metrology principles to verify dimensional accuracy and build standards
• Support hydraulic assembly and pressure testing activities
• Identify, report and support resolution of non‑conformances
• Participate in fault‑finding during assembly and test stages
• Adhere strictly to aerospace quality procedures and manufacturing standards
• Support stock control, tooling management and safe handling of materials
• Contribute to workshops, lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives

What will you bring to the role?

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline (allied trades considered)
• Strong mechanical assembly experience within a precision manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical actuation principles
• Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and process documentation
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometres, depth gauges, etc.)
• Experience working within a regulated Aerospace / Defence environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable Experience

• Experience assembling and testing actuation or hydraulic systems
• Ability to interpret mechanical and basic electrical schematics
• Fault‑finding and diagnostic experience
• Flexible, calm and proactive approach within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Morson Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 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 Safran programmes

If you are interested, please send a CV or apply directly!