Mechanical Fitter

COMFORT SYSTEMS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace provider in the UK seeks an experienced aircraft fitter to conduct tasks within their MRO facility. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience and a solid understanding of fuel systems, mechanical systems, and structural assemblies. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, driving productivity improvements, and participating in team meetings. Knowledge of EASA/CAA pt145 is preferred. This role involves working with controlled technology, requiring compliance with screening processes.

Qualifications

• Experienced aircraft fitter with broad product knowledge and 10+ years of experience.
• Ability to interpret technical data and understanding of fuel and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of structural assemblies is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all required tasks within the MRO facility including surveys and repairs.
• Identify and drive productivity and performance improvements with the team.
• Participate in team meetings to understand work scheduling and address key issues.

Skills

Understanding lean methodology and principles

Ability to complete tasks on-time and to the required standard

Knowledge and/or experience of EASA/CAA pt145

Education

Apprenticeship, HNC or similar qualification

Job description

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub‑Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air‑to‑air refuelling systems, offering fifth‑generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air‑to‑air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What you’ll do:

Task Management

• Conducts all required tasking within the MRO facility including but not limited to strip, survey, rebuild and product acceptance testing of new and used product.
• Completes surveys and repairs to agreed practices.
• Applies quality principles and conforms to all regulatory procedures by adhering to defined processes, procedures and technical data. Autonomy.
• Is able to carry out assembly, strip, survey, rebuild and test of product (subject to training) without supervision.

Improvements

• Works with team members to identify and drive both productivity and performance improvement opportunities.
• Has an understanding of/can implement lean manufacturing processes.
• Contributes to the continuous development of the environment, health and safety (EHS) requirements within the work area.

Personal development

• Actively progresses personal development needs via the skills matrix to ensure task flexibility and capability coverage.
• Seeks to meet or exceed defined objectives and monitors progress through 1:1s and the interim and annual personal development reviews (PDRs).

Communication

• Participates in tier and team meetings to understand work scheduling, update targets, address key Issues and any receive key communications.
• Proactively address challenges and elevate issues accordingly.

Qualifications

• This role would ideally be suited to an experienced, time served aircraft fitter with a broad product knowledge and 10+ years of experience.
• Alternatively, the ability to interpret technical data and a demonstratable understanding of fuel systems, mechanical systems and structural assemblies is required.
• Apprenticeship, HNC or similar qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge and/or experience of EASA/CAA pt145 is preferred.

Skills

• To attain approved operator stamp(s) with scope approval relevant to job role.
• Understanding lean methodology and principles.
• To complete tasks on-time and to the required standard.
• To minimise job card variances.
• To adhere to the EHS requirements and maintain the 5S principles of the area.
• To co-operate with management to meet the employer’s legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.