Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Searchability NS&D; Filton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton seeks a Skilled Aircraft Fitter for a 12-month contract. This role involves supporting aircraft wing assembly, utilizing engineering drawings, and complying with high standards. The position requires relevant certifications and experience in assembly and fitting roles, along with a willingness to work in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in fitting/assembly roles.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to pass BPSS checks and medicals.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft wing assembly using engineering drawings.
• Use power tools to drill, shim, and seal components.
• Ensure work meets required standards.

Skills

Confined spaces work

Using power tools

Hand tool experience

Education

Time served engineering apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

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Base pay range

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Skilled Aircraft Fitter – Aerospace – Filton, On-site

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

• 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.

• 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

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Engineering

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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