Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Searchability; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton is seeking a Skilled Aircraft Fitter to support wing assembly operations for the A400M program. This role requires an engineering apprenticeship, relevant qualifications, and experience with hand tools, alongside the ability to work in confined spaces. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Overtime available

On-site work location

Qualifications

• Time served engineering apprenticeship required.
• Relevant technical qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in engineering.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces essential.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft wing assembly based on engineering drawings.
• Use power tools to drill, shim, and seal components.
• Obtain 1st party certification after relevant training.

Skills

Experience using hand tools

Working in confined spaces

Ability to pass BPSS check

Education

Time served engineering apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 2

BTEC ONC or NVQ Level 2/3 in engineering

Job description

Skilled Aircraft Fitter - Aerospace - Filton, On-site

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING AEROSPACE COMPANY FOR A SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER

• GBP26.92/ph inside IR35
• Initial 12-month initial contract
• Onsite in Filton
• 6:30-15:45 Monday to Thursday with overtime available

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a leading global name in aerospace, responsible for designing, manufacturing, and testing wings for some of the world's most advanced aircraft. Their Filton site plays a vital role in the aerospace supply chain, supporting both commercial and military aviation sectors. Due to a growing pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit a number of Skilled Aircraft Fitters to support production operations for their A400M programme.

WHAT WILL THE SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER BE DOING?

As an Aircraft Fitter, you'll be based in the build production section supporting aircraft wing assembly. Your tasks will include working from engineering drawings, using power tools to drill, shim and seal, and ensuring all work meets the required standards. The role involves tank work, so working in confined spaces will be necessary. You will also be expected to obtain 1st party certification following relevant training.

WE NEED THE SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER TO HAVE.

• A time served engineering apprenticeship
• City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or NVQ Level 2/3 in a relevant engineering discipline
• The willingness to work in confined spaces
• Experience using hand tools and working in a fitter/assembly operator role
• The ability to go through a BPSS check and pass a pre-employment medical

TO BE CONSIDERED.

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via (see below) For further information, please call me. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.