Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Filton; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meritus is recruiting a Skilled Aircraft Fitter in Filton on an initial 12 month contract to support existing programmes. Core hours are Monday to Thursday, with an early finish. The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in engineering and an aerospace apprenticeship.

Start date 04/10/2026. Tasks include following drawings, using power tools, and performing tasks to exacting standards. The position is inside IR35 with overtime uplift of 25% and weekend uplift of 50%.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship required.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in a recognised engineering field.
• Strong health and safety awareness with good communication.

Responsabilités

• Work from engineering instructions and understand aircraft drawings.
• Complete tasks to required standards using power tools for drilling, shimming and sealing.
• May require 1st party certification after relevant courses.
• Potentially work in confined spaces with restricted wing access.

Connaissances

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Teamwork / independent work

Health and Safety awareness

Formation

Aerospace/Engineering Full Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2/3 / City & Guilds

Description du poste

MERITUS are recruiting for a Skilled Aircraft Fitter to join a major aerospace prime in Filton on an initial 12 month contract to support existing programmes.

SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £28.87 PER HOUR - 25% UPLIFT FOR OVERTIME - 50% UPLIFT FOR WEEKENDS - 12 MONTHS - FILTON - MUST HAVE NVQ 2 & 3 TO QUALIFY - MONDAY TO THURSDAY - A400M

CORE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 6:30 to 3:45

SKILLED APPRENTICE BACKGROUND

START DATE: 04/10/2026

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering instructions and understand Aircraft Drawings
• Complete tasks to the required standards
• General tasks include the use of power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing
• 1st party certification will be required following successful completion of the relevant courses
• You may need to work in a confined space (tank work), which includes restricted and physically demanding wing access and egress through oval shaped manholes

Skill Set

Essential

• Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship
• Indenture and City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or Modern Apprenticeship Certificate, NVQ Level 2, 3, Key Skills level 2 and City & Guilds Level 2/BTEC ONC in a recognised engineering field
• Self-motivation with good communication skills
• An ability to work alone or as part of a team
• An openness to continuous improvement processes and new ways of workingKnowledge and a high regard for Health and Safety standards