Skilled Aircraft Fitter ( Night Shifts )

Airbus; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading aircraft manufacturer, where you'll play a crucial role in assembling wings for iconic aircraft. This position offers the chance to engage in essential work that impacts aerodynamics and eco-efficiency. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll work with skilled professionals in a rich aeronautical environment. If you're motivated, skilled, and ready to contribute to a legacy of aviation excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of something extraordinary at Airbus Broughton.

Qualifications

• Completed Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship required.
• Experience in roles like Sheet Metal Workers or Welders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wings for Airbus commercial aircraft with precision.
• Conduct repairs on various materials and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Aircraft Assembly

Metallic and Composite Repairs

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Aerospace or Engineering Full Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 2

BTEC ONC

NVQ Level 2, 3

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

Shift

• 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 Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.