Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Posted 1 day ago by Searchability NS&D
£27 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Filton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Skilled Aircraft Fitter role is a contract position within a leading aerospace company located in Filton, focusing on aircraft wing assembly for the A400M programme. The position requires working from engineering drawings and using power tools in a production environment. Candidates must be willing to work in confined spaces and obtain necessary certifications. The role is on-site with a standard working schedule from Monday to Thursday, with potential overtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support aircraft wing assembly in the build production section.
- Work from engineering drawings to complete assembly tasks.
- Use power tools for drilling, shimming, and sealing.
- Ensure all work meets required standards.
- Perform tank work and operate in confined spaces.
- Obtain 1st party certification following relevant training.
Key Skills:
- Time served engineering apprenticeship.
- City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or NVQ Level 2/3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Willingness to work in confined spaces.
- Experience using hand tools in a fitter/assembly operator role.
- Ability to pass a BPSS check and pre-employment medical.
Salary (Rate): £26.92/hr
City: Filton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Skilled Aircraft Fitter – Aerospace – Filton, On-site CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING AEROSPACE COMPANY FOR A SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER £26.92/ph inside IR35 Initial 12-month initial contract Onsite in Filton 6:30-15:45 Monday to Thursday with overtime available
ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a leading global name in aerospace, responsible for designing, manufacturing, and testing wings for some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Their Filton site plays a vital role in the aerospace supply chain, supporting both commercial and military aviation sectors. Due to a growing pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit a number of Skilled Aircraft Fitters to support production operations for their A400M programme.
WHAT WILL THE SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER BE DOING? As an Aircraft Fitter, you’ll be based in the build production section supporting aircraft wing assembly. Your tasks will include working from engineering drawings, using power tools to drill, shim and seal, and ensuring all work meets the required standards. The role involves tank work, so working in confined spaces will be necessary. You will also be expected to obtain 1st party certification following relevant training.
WE NEED THE SKILLED AIRCRAFT FITTER TO HAVE…. A time served engineering apprenticeship City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC ONC or NVQ Level 2/3 in a relevant engineering discipline The willingness to work in confined spaces Experience using hand tools and working in a fitter/assembly operator role The ability to go through a BPSS check and pass a pre-employment medical
TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120 . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.