Precision Fitter – Crafting Critical Aircraft Components
Location: Bedfordshire, UK (Near Bedford) Position: Precision Fitter (Design and Manufacture)
Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fitter with expertise in precision assembly and high-level craftsmanship? Do you want your skills to directly contribute to groundbreaking aerodynamic research for the global aerospace and defence sector?
My client is the UK's leading independent high-speed transonic testing facility. They specialize in crafting intricate, one-off components for scaled-down models of military and civilian aircraft. These models are critical tools used to measure forces and pressures in their on-site wind tunnel.
This role requires extreme precision and care. If you are a team player with exceptional manual dexterity and a strong technical background, my client wants you on their successful and established precision manufacturing team.
Why Join This Team?
* Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical aerodynamic research for global aerospace and defence leaders.
* Premium Salary: Earn between £33,000 and £40,000 per year, depending on your experience.
* Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stable full-time, 38-hour work week with a consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern: 7:00 am – 3:06 pm. (Contract will include possible shift work 6-2pm & 2-10pm)
* Excellent Benefits: Permanent opportunity with benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, private health insurance, free parking, and 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (which increases after 5 years' service).
What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)
This is a varied and demanding role, focusing on the final assembly and precise finishing of high-value components.
* Precision Fitting: Carry out all aspects of fitting activity, including:
* Hand working surfaces to remove machine marks.
* Blending component joint lines to remove steps/gaps.
* Fitting precision components and assembling models.
* Installing pressure tubing.
* Team Support: When qualified, support on-the-job training and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
What You'll Bring (Essential Skills & Experience)
My client is looking for a professional with a mix of technical training, craftmanship, and attention to detail.
* Qualifications: You must have an NVQ and/or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metalworking, or Fabrication, OR be a served apprentice in model making, tool making, or fitting.
* Technical Acumen:
* Demonstrable experience in manual and powered tools (lathes, grinder, drills).
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or CAD design.
* Solid understanding of other skills like CNC machining, turning, grinding, EDM wiring/plunge, and jig boring.
* Core Competencies:
* Knowledge of metal properties and safe handling of precious materials.
* High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Security Requirement: The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements, including the last 5 years of continual UK residency.
Ready to apply your precision skills to the world's most advanced aircraft models? Apply now