Fitter/Tester - Highlift

Morson Talent; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive PAYE + Umbrella rates

Contractor benefits

Onsite support from Morson team

Global aerospace programme exposure

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Morson are recruiting for a Fitter / Tester to support the Highlift programme at our Wolverhampton site. You will assemble and test high-lift actuation products to engineering drawings in a regulated aerospace production environment.

This hands-on role demands precision, metrology and fault-finding, with opportunities for long-term aerospace programme work and career development.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulic systems

Read engineering drawings

Metrology / precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Aerospace/Defence exposure

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

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?

• 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
• 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

• 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 aerospace programmes