Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Fitter
Posted 1 day ago by JM Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Filton, UK
Summary: We are currently seeking Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in Filton. This role involves working on the assembly of both commercial and military aircraft, focusing on high-precision fitting tasks. The position is full-time and ongoing, requiring a commitment to quality and safety in a production environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications in engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret and work from detailed engineering instructions and technical drawings
- Complete assembly and fitting tasks to the required quality and production standards
- Use various hand and power tools for drilling, sealing, shimming, and other fitting operations
- Perform high-precision work with a strong focus on quality and safety
- Obtain 1st party certification following successful completion of internal training
- Work in confined spaces (including inside wings) and at heights as required
- Assemble components for military aircraft, including the A400M
Key Skills:
- Proven experience using hand and power tools in a fitter or assembly operator role
- Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
- Must pass a pre-employment medical and obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship within an engineering discipline (e.g., sheet metal work, aircraft or maintenance technician, toolmaker, fitter/turner)
- Hold NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 (or equivalent qualifications) in a relevant engineering field
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Filton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are currently recruiting Skilled Aircraft Fitters for a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Filton. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established production team working on the assembly of both commercial and military aircraft. You will be supporting the Build Production section, responsible for high-precision fitting tasks on large aircraft assemblies.
Location: Filton, UK
Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing - onsite
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am - 3:45pm
12-month contract
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret and work from detailed engineering instructions and technical drawings
Complete assembly and fitting tasks to the required quality and production standards
Use various hand and power tools for drilling, sealing, shimming, and other fitting operations
Perform high-precision work with a strong focus on quality and safety
Obtain 1st party certification following successful completion of internal training
Work in confined spaces (including inside wings) and at heights as required
Assemble components for military aircraft, including the A400M
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience using hand and power tools in a fitter or assembly operator role
Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
Must pass a pre-employment medical and obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance
Completed a recognised apprenticeship within an engineering discipline (eg, sheet metal work, aircraft or maintenance technician, toolmaker, fitter/turner)
Hold NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 (or equivalent qualifications) in a relevant engineering field
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