Role Details
Role: Fitter / Tester
Division: Aftermarket
Location: Wolverhampton
Rates
* Standard Days: £22.87 PAYE / £30.40 Umbrella
* Double Days: £26.19 PAYE / £34.81 Umbrella
Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit skilled Fitter / Testers to support the Aftermarket programme at their Wolverhampton site.
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, holding leading positions in its core markets.
Safran Electronics & Defence delivers onboard intelligence and actuation solutions that enable customers to observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the air and in space across both civil and defence sectors. Through our long-standing collaboration with Safran, Morson supports the delivery of critical aerospace and defence programmes by providing specialist engineering talent across assembly, test and manufacturing disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for evaluating, assembling, stripping, rebuilding and testing mechanical units and sub-assemblies in line with technical drawings, process plans, Component Maintenance Manuals and Product Acceptance Test schedules. The work is hands-on, accuracy-driven and carried out in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Evaluate, strip, assemble and test units and sub-assemblies using mechanical and some electrical techniques
* Work from engineering drawings, process plans and acceptance test schedules
* Carry out functional testing using calibrated test equipment and accurately record results
* Apply metrology principles using manual and digital measuring equipment (micrometres, depth micrometres, etc.)
* Support hydraulic assembly, testing and fault diagnosis activities
* Perform fault finding during assembly and test phases
* Assess manufactured features for conformance and report non-conformances
* Adhere strictly to quality procedures and manufacturing standards
* Participate in investigations, Lean events and continuous improvement activities
* Support stock control systems where required
* Safely transport tools, materials and equipment
* Work flexibly within the team to support production objectives
Essential Skills
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Engineering discipline (allied trades considered)
* Strong mechanical assembly experience within a precision manufacturing environment
* Good understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical actuation principles
* Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and process documentation
* Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometres, depth gauges, etc.)
* Experience working within a regulated Aerospace / Defence environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
Desirable Experience
* Experience assembling and testing actuation or hydraulic systems
* Ability to interpret mechanical and basic electrical schematics
* Fault-finding and diagnostic experience
* Flexible, calm and proactive approach within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Benefits
* Weekly pay
* Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates
* Access to Morson contractor benefits
* Onsite support from the Morson team
* Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation
* Potential long-term opportunities supporting Safran programmes
If you are interested, please apply directly or send a CV to tess.garforth@morson-edge.com.
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