Skilled Fitter - Aerospace

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Burnley; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Morson Edge in Burnley, Lancashire, is recruiting skilled fitters for a long-term aerospace manufacturing programme. You will transfer your fitting experience to the precision assembly of aircraft nacelle structures, working from engineering drawings in a professional production environment.

The role requires Level 3 engineering qualifications and hands-on fitting within manufacturing; overtime is available. Start ASAP with umbrella rate £26.19 per hour or PAYE £19.70 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Must have Level 3 engineering qualification and practical fitting experience within manufacturing.
• Level 3 qualification or completed apprenticeship required.
• Experience reading engineering drawings or technical instructions.
• Ability to work safely in a structured manufacturing environment.

Aufgaben

• Assemble aircraft components and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings or instructions.
• Fit and assemble structures with precision, drilling, riveting, countersinking and torquing.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, tooling and fixtures.
• Position components accurately for assembly and check against quality standards.
• Record production and traceability information.
• Identify and report defects or non-conformances.

Kenntnisse

Fitter

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Ausbildung

Level 3 engineering/manufacturing qualification

Completed apprenticeship

Jobbeschreibung

Morson Edge Verified

Burnley, Lancashire, England

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Mechanical Engineer

Onsite

14 days ago

Skilled Fitter - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract: Ongoing

Rate: £26.19 per hour Umbrella / £19.70 per hour PAYE

Overtime: Available

Take Your Fitting Skills into Aerospace

Morson Edge is looking for Level 3 qualified Fitters with manufacturing experience to join a long-term aerospace manufacturing programme in Burnley.

You Do Not Need Previous Aerospace Experience.

If you're an experienced fitter working within manufacturing, can confidently use hand tools, follow engineering drawings and assemble components accurately, your skills could transfer directly into this opportunity.

You'll receive the opportunity to move into aerospace manufacturing, working on the precision assembly of aircraft nacelle structures and components within an established, professional production environment.

If You've Worked As a

• Mechanical Fitter
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Assembly Fitter
• Aircraft Fitter or Aircraft Technician
• Skilled Fitter
• and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or completed apprenticeship, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll use your existing fitting and manufacturing skills to assemble aircraft structures and components to precise engineering and quality standards.

Your Work Will Include

• Fitting and assembling aircraft components and sub-assemblies
• Working accurately from engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Drilling, countersinking, riveting, fastening and torquing
• Using hand tools, measuring equipment, tooling and fixtures
• Positioning components accurately for assembly
• Checking your work against required quality standards
• Recording production and traceability information
• Identifying and reporting defects or non-conformances
• Working safely within a structured manufacturing environment

Previous Aerospace Experience Is Beneficial, But It Isn't Essential.

What You Need

The key requirement is a combination of Level 3 engineering qualifications and practical fitting experience within manufacturing.

You'll Need

• Level 3 engineering/manufacturing qualification or completed relevant apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience as a fitter within a manufacturing environment
• Good practical fitting and assembly skills
• Experience using hand tools and fitting equipment
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings or technical instructions
• Good attention to detail and precision
• A quality-focused approach to your work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team

Experience with drilling, riveting, countersinking, sheet metal, aerospace fastening, composites or self-inspection would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

Moving into Aerospace?

Don't rule yourself out because you haven't built aircraft before.

If you've developed strong fitting skills within another manufacturing environment, this could be an opportunity to transfer those skills into aerospace and build experience within a highly regulated engineering sector.

We're interested in the practical skills you've developed, not simply whether your previous job title included the word "aircraft".

Key Information

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract: Ongoing

Umbrella: £26.19 per hour

PAYE: £19.70 per hour

Overtime: Available

Environment: Aerospace Manufacturing

Start: ASAP

Your fitting experience could take you into aerospace.

If you're a Level 3 qualified Fitter with manufacturing experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Previous Aerospace Experience Is Not Required.