Job Title: Fabricator
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview
Are you a skilled fabricator or fitter with strong hands‑on ability and a passion for precision engineering? Do you enjoy working on complex assemblies and seeing your work contribute to real‑world, high‑performance applications? Our client, a leading aerospace engineering organisation, is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter to join their team. This role focuses on the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of aircraft components, supporting both prototype development and in‑service maintenance. Working in a highly regulated aviation environment, you will play a key role in ensuring aircraft safety, quality, and compliance, contributing directly to bespoke engineering solutions across civil and military applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Manufacture detailed components from sheet metal in line with engineering drawings and aviation standards.
* Inspect parts supplied by subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
* Assemble and fit components, including the use of rivets, fasteners, and bonding techniques.
* Carry out structural repairs to aircraft using sheet metal and composite methods.
* Apply protective coatings as required.
* Work closely with design and engineering teams on prototype and modification projects.
* Support hangar operations, including aircraft handling and general workshop duties.
* Ensure all work complies with safety, airworthiness, and regulatory standards.
* Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with best practice principles.
* Work both independently and collaboratively depending on project requirements.
Key Experience & Qualifications
* Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Fabrication or a related discipline.
* Previous experience in sheet metal work, fabrication, mechanical fitting, or similar hands‑on engineering roles.
* Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical data.
* Strong manual skills and attention to detail.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Experience within the aerospace or aviation sector.
* Knowledge of aircraft fasteners, riveting, and bonding techniques.
* Experience working with composites.
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical insurance (single cover).
* Company pension scheme.
* Bonus and share incentive schemes (subject to eligibility).
* Cycle to work scheme and employee purchase programmes.
* Health cash plan and insurance options.
* Travel insurance and retail discounts.
* Access to financial and legal advisory services.
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