Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Guidant Global; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is looking for skilled Aircraft Fitters to join an esteemed team at Airbus in the UK. The successful candidates will take part in the complex assembly and repairs of aircraft wings. Candidates should have completed a full apprenticeship in relevant engineering fields and possess experience in similar roles. Flexible working shifts are offered to suit candidates, making this a unique opportunity to contribute to the aviation legacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering role.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at height.
• Knowledge of assembling and conducting repairs on metallic and composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in assembly and component installations.
• Conduct repairs on various materials.
• Participate in dynamic team activities at Airbus.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Composite Repair Specialist

Sheet Metal Worker

Automotive Technician

Aero Jig Fitter

Education

Aerospace or Engineering full 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

Become a part of Airbus' continued legacy and apply today.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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