Skilled Fitter - Aerospace

Morson Edge; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Level 3 qualified Fitter to join a long-term aerospace manufacturing programme in Burnley. You’ll apply fitting and manufacturing skills to assemble aircraft structures, with potential to move into aerospace and work with precision components.

No prior aerospace experience is mandatory, but strong practical fitting skills in a manufacturing environment are essential. Overtime may be available and a structured production setting applies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering/manufacturing qualification or completed apprenticeship.
• Hands-on experience as a fitter within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings or technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings.
• Drilling, riveting, countersinking, torquing and fastening.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment and fixtures to ensure precision.
• Check work against required quality standards and record production data.
• Identify and report defects or non-conformances.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Fixtures

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
• 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.