Semi-Skilled and Skilled Aircraft Fitters

Belcan; Filton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking both Skilled and Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join our Build Production team at the Filton site. You will assemble and fit aircraft structures in a world-class aerospace environment, following engineering drawings and quality standards.

This 12-month contract starts on 6 January 2026 with potential extension or permanent opportunity. You should be comfortable using hand and power tools and interpreting technical drawings, and you must meet safety requirements for confined

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Previous experience in a fitting, assembly, manufacturing or production role.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Working from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings.
• Performing fitting and assembly activities to required production standards.
• Using hand and power tools for drilling, shimming, sealing and general aircraft assembly.
• Supporting aircraft build programmes within a production environment.
• Completing mandatory training and achieving internal certification where required.
• Working safely in confined spaces and at height when necessary.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Engineering drawings

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Education

Aerospace apprenticeship

Job description

Aircraft Fitters (Skilled & Semi-Skilled)

Duration:12-Month Contract (Likely Extension and Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am to 3:45pm
Clearance: BPSS Clearance Required

Start Date:6th January 2026

About the Role

Our client is seeking both Skilled and Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join their Build Production team at their Filton site. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the assembly of military aircraft structures within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. Candidates will be involved in the assembly and fitting of aircraft components while working to strict engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Working from engineering instructions and aircraft drawings.
• Performing fitting and assembly activities to required production standards.
• Using hand and power tools for drilling, shimming, sealing and general aircraft assembly.
• Supporting aircraft build programmes within a production environment.
• Completing mandatory training and achieving internal certification where required.
• Working safely in confined spaces and at height when necessary.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

What We’re Looking For

Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitters

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Previous experience in a fitting, assembly, manufacturing or production role.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces.

Skilled Aircraft Fitters

• Completed aerospace or engineering apprenticeship.
• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering training programme.
• Experience within aerospace, aviation or a comparable engineering environment.
• Copies of relevant qualifications must be provided with application.

If you’re looking to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment and have experience in aircraft fitting, engineering assembly, or mechanical production work, we’d love to hear from you.