Skilled Fitter

Morson Talent; Salford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Salford is looking for a Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures. You'll join a precision aerospace manufacturing team, using drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting from detailed drawings and processes.

Initial training on day shifts is paid; subsequently, 12/7 day shifts offer earnings of £24.53 per hour PAYE, with higher rates for weekday and weekend overtime, in a demanding,

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 required.
• Minimum three years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components.
• Strong background in aircraft assembly with composite and metallic structures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances from drawings and process data.
• Prepare components in calibrated build jigs and perform drilling, riveting and countersinking tasks.
• Complete on-site practical trade test covering drilling, riveting and countersinking with composite materials.

Skills

Drilling

Reaming

Countersinking

Riveting

Composite assembly

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds Level 2

Tools

CNC processes

SAP

Quality systems

Self-certification

Job description

£24.53 per hour PAYE on shift | Weekend overtime £38.33 | 12/7 day shift

Specialist aircraft work. Strong shift earnings. Serious composite experience.

Morson Edge is looking for a

Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to work on aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures within a precision Aerospace manufacturing environment.

This opportunity would suit experienced

Aircraft Fitters, Composite Fitters, Aircraft Structures Fitters, Composite Technicians, Aircraft Technicians, Structures Technicians, Sheet Metal Fitters or Aerospace Fitters with a strong background in aircraft assembly.

Once on shift, you'll earn

£24.53 per hour PAYE, with overtime at

£28.75 during the week and

£38.33 at weekends. Initial training on day shifts is paid at £19.16 per hour.

The

12/7 day shift averages 40.25 hours per week, working 06:00–18:00:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

As a

Composite Aircraft Fitter, you'll assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances, working from aircraft drawings, engineering processes and approved technical data.

You'll need experience with

drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting, alongside setting components in calibrated build jigs, deburring, fettling and using nut runners and pre-set torque guns.

An

apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 is required, alongside a minimum of

three years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components from drawings and processes.

Successful applicants will complete an onsite practical trade test covering

drilling, riveting and countersinking with composite materials.

Experience of CNC processes, SAP, quality systems and self-certification would be advantageous.

Composite capability. Aircraft precision. Shift rates that reward your skill.