Skilled Fitter FTE Nights

GKN; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter to join a precision aerospace manufacturing environment in the United Kingdom. You will work on main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies, combining composite and metallic structures to tight tolerances.

The role is a 6-month rolling contract with training during daytime hours. Night shifts and overtime attract enhanced PAYE rates, with on-site testing and potential progression after stamp in 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds Level 2 required.
• minimum three years’ trade experience assembling aircraft components from drawings and processes.
• experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting on composite/metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components to close tolerances from drawings and processes.
• Set components in calibrated build jigs and perform drilling, riveting, deburring and fettling.
• Perform quality checks and work to engineering processes with attention to detail.

Skills

Aircraft fitting

Composite work

Drilling

Reaming

Countersinking

Riveting

Torque tooling

Build jigs

Deburring

Calibrated equipment

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds Level 2

Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Torque guns

Calibrated build jigs

Job description

Skilled Aircraft Fitter

£25.49 per hour PAYE on nights Up to £40.04 weekend overtime once stamped Night 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 is a 6 months rolling contract.

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.

During training, you’ll work Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00, paid at £18.43 per hour.

Once trained and working nights, you’ll earn £25.49 per hour PAYE. Once your stamp is gained, usually within 3–6 months, this increases to £26.62 per hour.

The night shift is:

Monday–Wednesday: 20:00–06:00

Thursday: 19:00–04:30

Each night includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, giving 9.5 paid hours per night.

Overtime is paid at:

Weekdays: £28.75 per hour / £30.03 once stamped

Weekends: £38.33 per hour / £40.04 once stamped

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. Night-shift rates that reward your skill.