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Short Brothers A Boeing Company; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Generous holiday allowance

Occupational Health onsite

Real and exciting career opportunities

The chance to work on new and varied w

attractive overtime rates and shift

Generous life cover

Job summary

Short Brothers A Boeing Company in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled fitter to join a rigorous aerospace manufacturing team. You will complete precision fitting, interpret drawings, and contribute to high-quality aerostructures and components.

The role offers training, a 36-hour week, overtime and shift allowances, and a clear career path within a renowned aerospace group. Prior mechanical trades experience and readiness to work across sites are valued.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ/City & Guilds.
• Four years experience in a skilled role with a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Check kit parts to drawing schedules and manufacture aerospace hardware to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; work across shifts and overtime as required at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company sites in Northern Ireland.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Motor Mechanic

Sheet Metal Worker

Fitter

Panel Beater

Machinist

Pipe Fitter

Job description

Fitter £33,795 starting Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a new challenge? Work on varied and exciting work packages, enjoy exceptional training, salary and benefits. This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business. At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas listened to, and good work is recognised. We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next. Earn £33,795 (£18.05 per hour) rising to £36,782.72 (£19.65 per hour), overtime and shift premiums may be available.

Benefits

• 36-hour working week
• Generous holiday allowance
• Occupational Health onsite
• Real and exciting career opportunities
• The chance to work on new and varied work and projects
• Attractive overtime rates and shift allowances
• Generous life cover

Responsibilities

Aircraft-fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided. After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. Youll also need to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required, at any of Short Brothers, a Boeing Companys Northern Ireland sites.

Qualifications

To be part of our success story, youll have:

• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship as an: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal worker, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Carpenter, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Panel Beater, Sheet Metal, Pattern Maker, Toolfitter, Car Body Operator, Boiler Maker, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Plumber, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Welder, Fabricator, or in a similar skilled trade OR Four years experience in a skilled role, plus a relevant qualification, ie City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline.

*If you do not meet the above criteria but do have six years experience in one of our recognised skilled areas, we will be creating a register for our Skills Enhanced programme, please fill in an application form and we will be in touch. Completed applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 30th October.

Equal opportunities

The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone.

In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Skills

Fitter Mechanic

Benefits: See advert