Job summary
Our client, a renowned entity in the aerospace sector, is looking for x5 dedicated Fitters to join their permanent team.
Key skills required for this role
Assemble, fit, and test products
Important
Assemble, fit, and test products to agreed engineering standards and processes
Job description
Job Title: Fitter
Location: Wimborne
Job Type: Permanent - Full-time
Who We Are & What's on Offer
We're hiring Skilled Fitters to join a cutting-edge manufacturing team in Wimborne, working on air-to-air refuelling systems at the heart of modern aviation.
If you've got a strong mechanical fitting background and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment - this is where you make an impact.
What you'll be doing:
As a Skilled Fitter, you'll be hands-on from day one - assembling, fitting, and testing high-integrity aerospace components. It's complex, high-stakes work where quality and safety aren't optional - they're everything.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assembling, fitting, and testing products to exacting engineering standards
2. Performing inspections, surveys, and repairs in line with approved procedures
3. Interpreting technical documentation, drawings, and work instructions
4. Working independently to complete complex fitting tasks
5. Driving performance and productivity improvements
6. Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement
7. Maintaining top-tier standards in safety, quality, and process control
What you bring:
You're switched on, reliable, and have a sharp eye for detail. You've got the skills and confidence to take a job from start to finish without hand-holding - and you take pride in doing it right first time.
Essential:
8. Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on fitting experience
9. Solid mechanical fitting/assembly background in manufacturing or engineering
10. Comfortable working with technical drawings, quality systems, and measuring tools
11. A proactive mindset - you don't wait to be told what needs fixing
12. A commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
Desirable:
13. Experience in aerospace or defence manufacturing
14. Familiar with lean tools like 5S, root cause, and continuous improvement
15. Confident using a range of hand and power tools
What's on offer?
16. A role with purpose - supporting world-class aerospace programmes
17. A supportive team culture that values safety, integrity, and innovation
18. Opportunities for further training, development, and progression
Ready to get started?
If you are a skilled Fitter looking for a new opportunity where precision, quality, and safety come first, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to join the team.
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