Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Impellam; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus at Broughton seeks skilled Aircraft Fitters to join the Wing Build Production section. You will work on assembly, fittings, and component installations, with occasional work in confined spaces or at height.

The role involves repairs on metallic and composite materials, with flexible shifts including Day and Night patterns. Ideal candidates have completed Aerospace or Engineering apprenticeships and hold experience in mechanical fitting, sheet metal, or related trades, ready to contribute

Qualifications

• Completed an Aerospace or Engineering full Apprenticeship with relevant specialties.
• Experience in mechanical fitting or sheet metal work preferred.
• Able to work in confined spaces or at height.
• Flexible shift options including Day/Night patterns.

Responsibilities

• Engage in assembly, general fittings, and component installations.
• Conduct repairs on metallic and composite materials.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces or at height.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Sheet Metal Work

Maintenance Fitter

Toolmaker

Machinist

Fitter/Turner

Composite repair

Education

Aerospace/Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Join Guidant as we collaborate with the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. We are in the search for skilled Aircraft Fitters to join Airbus' dynamic team, based at the prestigious Broughton site where you will be situated within the Wing Build Production section. If you have experience in a similar manufacturing or engineering role, you are invited to join us at Airbus and embark on essential and challenging work, as aircraft wings are among the most technically intricate components of an aircraft.

About the role

Engage in assembly, general fittings, and component installations. Conduct repairs on metallic and composite materials. Occasionally work in confined spaces or at height. Flexible shift options. Double Days: Week 1 - 06:00 to 13:10 pm, Week 2 - 13:30 pm to 20:40 pm (Mon to Fri) Nights: 20:45 pm to 06:00 am (Mon to Thurs).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have completed an Aerospace or Engineering full Apprenticeship including the following relevant specialties:

• Mechanical Fitting
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Shipwright
• Automotive Technician
• Maintenance Fitter/Electrician
• Aero Jig Fitter
• Toolmaker
• Machinist
• Fitter/Turner
• Composite repair specialist
• Heating/ventilation Technician (e.g. Gas Safe registered)

About Airbus

At Broughton, the site designs, tests, and manufactures the wings for all Airbus' commercial aircraft, except for the A220, directly sustaining about 9,000 UK jobs. Its home to a workforce of 6,000 Airbus highly skilled personnel, boasting a proud tradition of aerospace manufacturing dating back 80 years, having produced such aviation classics as the Wellington and Lancaster, and De Havilland's Mosquito and Comet. Broughton is conveniently located in close proximity to major road networks, specifically the A55 and M53. The distances to the surrounding cities are as follows: Chester: 7 miles, Wrexham: 10 miles, Liverpool: 18 miles, Warrington: 22 miles.