Skilled Aircraft Fitter (Engineering/Manufacturing Experience)

Guidant Global; Broughton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is recruiting Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join Airbus at the Broughton site in the Wing Build Production area. You must have a full Aerospace or Engineering Apprenticeship to apply and be ready to work on wing assemblies for A320, A330 and A350XWB families.

Join a collaborative team and contribute to safe, precise manufacturing, with flexible shifts including days and nights, and opportunities to apply continuous improvement in a high‑tech aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Aerospace or Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience in similar manufacturing/engineering roles is desirable.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness and compliance.
• Willingness to work flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Health and Safety consciousness

Education

Completed Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 2

NVQ Level 2/3

BTEC ONC

Job description

You must already have a full Aerospace or Engineering Apprenticeship qualification to apply.

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, you'll 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.

At Airbus Broughton, you'll play an integral role in assembling wings for the entire family of Airbus commercial aircraft, including the renowned A320 and A330 families, as well as the cutting‑edge A350XWB (extra wide body) planes.

What to expect as a Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Embark on essential and challenging work, as aircraft wings are among the most technically intricate components of an aircraft. The wings define the aircraft's aerodynamic performance and play a crucial role in delivering eco‑efficient solutions. In this role you'll also:

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

Flexible shift options

• Double Days: Week 1 - 06:00 to 13:10 pm, Week 2 - 13:30 pm to 20:40 pm (Monday to Friday)
• Nights: 20:45 pm to 06:00 am (Monday to Thursday)

To be considered, we are looking for:

• Completed Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship
• Previous experience in similar roles such as Sheet Metal Workers, Metal Fabricators, Welders, or Mechanical Fitters
• Other qualifications we accept: 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 recognized engineering field.
• Self‑motivation with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Openness to continuous improvement processes and innovative approaches.
• Knowledge and adherence to high Health and Safety standards.