Aircraft Fitter

Are you an experienced Aircraft Fitter looking for a stable opportunity within a well established organisation within the Aerospace sector?

**Who**

Our client is a well-known and respected name in the Aerospace Industry, offering a range of capabilities, including manufacturing composite components, metallics, sheet metalwork, fabrication, machining and treatments.

Or client are approved and certified for JOSCAR, AS 9100 and NADCAP certificated and are approved Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to the Aerospace and Defence manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as Airbus, BAE, MBDA, Rolls Royce, Safran and Spirit.

**What**

Perform Fitting duties including but not limited to: riveting, drilling and sealing.
- Use handheld and air powered tools
- Work with small to medium sized precision components
- Perform all duties in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures
- Communicate with the departments Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives.
- Ensure the detail fitting and production of aircraft components is accurate, complies with specifications and meets timed deadlines.
- Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components.
- Undertake tasks delegated by Team Lead &/or Senior Management.
- Maintain Health & Safety standards.
- Adhere to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People procedures (SQCDP)
- Keep records accurate & up to date ensuring industry standards are upheld & traceability remains explicitly clear.
- Undertake training & development set by the team Leader.
- Contribute & undertake 6S improvements.
- Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements/legislation are maintained & followed.

**This is where you come in**
- **Essential**_
- Grade C &/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Math’s & English.
- 1 years plus fitting & assembly experience.
- Experience of aircraft fitting of detail parts.
- Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings.
- Work within precise limits & standards of accuracy
- Ability to use various tooling drills & rivet milling assembly measuring equipment.
- Computer literate & able to use MS Office.
- **Desirable**_
- Applicable City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 in a manufacturing/engineering discipline (or equivalent/working towards)
- Apprentice trained time served fitter.
- Aircraft detail fitting & assembly experience.
- Previous background working with aerospace parts would be an advantage. Other industries/sectors will also be considered.
- A working understanding and/or knowledge of Epicor system.

**Schedule**

4-day week, Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totaling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates of pay.

**Benefits**
- Holidays start at 33 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days.
- Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate, including Fridays and Saturdays
- Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.
- Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%
- On-site - Occupational Health
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Corporate health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
- Life Insurance x 2

If this fits with what you're looking for, we look forward to hearing from you

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AFLANCS