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:
Assembling, fitting, and testing products to exacting engineering standards
Performing inspections, surveys, and repairs in line with approved procedures
Interpreting technical documentation, drawings, and work instructions
Working independently to complete complex fitting tasks
Driving performance and productivity improvements
Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement
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:
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on fitting experience
Solid mechanical fitting/assembly background in manufacturing or engineering
Comfortable working with technical drawings, quality systems, and measuring tools
A proactive mindset - you don't wait to be told what needs fixing
A commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
Desirable:
Experience in aerospace or defence manufacturing
Familiar with lean tools like 5S, root cause, and continuous improvement
Confident using a range of hand and power tools
What's on offer?
A role with purpose - supporting world-class aerospace programmes
A supportive team culture that values safety, integrity, and innovation
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.