Skilled Fitter - Aerospace

Morson Edge; Burnley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking Level 3 qualified Fitters with manufacturing experience to join a long‑term aerospace manufacturing programme in Burnley, Lancashire. You will work on the precision assembly of aircraft nacelle structures and components in a professional production environment.

You do not need prior aerospace experience, but you should be proficient with hand tools, reading engineering drawings, and assembling complex components. Overtime is available and the contract is ongoing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings or technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings.
• Use hand tools and fixtures to fit components accurately.
• Drill, rivet, countersink, and torque parts per instructions.
• Check workmanship against quality standards and record production data.
• Identify and report defects or non-conformances.
• Work safely within a structured manufacturing environment.

Skills

Fitting

Manufacturing

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Education

Level 3 engineering/manufacturing qualification

Job description

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
• 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.