Mechanical Fitter

Jefferson Wells Key Accounts; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their Assembly & Test team in Coventry. In this hands-on role, you will assemble and inspect high-quality aerospace components, ensuring adherence to specifications through Product Acceptance Testing. The ideal candidate will have mechanical assembly experience and the ability to read engineering drawings. This is a great opportunity to further your career in a prestigious aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or engineering assembly experience, aerospace experience desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and PAT requirements.
• Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace components following detailed work instructions.
• Carry out Product Acceptance Testing (PAT).
• Use inspection equipment to verify product conformity.

Skills

Mechanical or engineering assembly experience

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Coventry, Ansty Park

Hours: Two Shifts Available

Mon - Thurs: (06:00-14:00) Fri (06:00-12:45)

Mon - Thurs: (14:00-22:15) Fri (12:45-18:15)

Salary: Up to £41,000

About us

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

The Role

Join a world-class aerospace manufacturing team!

We are looking for a skilled Fitter to join our Assembly & Test team within the Thermal Value Stream. This is a hands‑on, precision‑focused role where you will assemble, test and inspect high‑quality aerospace components that play a critical part in aircraft performance and reliability.

If you enjoy practical engineering work, have a strong attention to detail and take pride in producing high‑quality components, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a world‑leading aerospace environment.

Responsibilities of the role

• Assemble aerospace components following detailed work instructions and engineering drawings
• Use manual and powered tools to dress and prepare components
• Carry out Product Acceptance Testing (PAT) to ensure components meet specification
• Use inspection equipment (verniers, micrometers, CMM, shadowgraph etc.) to verify product conformity
• Understand key component features and select the correct tools for each task
• Maintain excellent standards of safety, quality and 5S/housekeeping
• Support process improvements, basic problem‑solving solving and team‑based activities

Skills required

• Mechanical or engineering assembly experience (aerospace experience desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and PAT requirements
• Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools
• Basic computer skills (SAP/Excel/Word experience is ideal)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow detailed instructions