Skilled Aircraft Fitter – Aerospace Structures
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: 6‑Month Ongoing
Shift Pattern: 7‑Day Fortnight
Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Required Prior to Start
Rates (Before Stamp Approval)
£24.25 per hour
Overtime: £29.10 per hour
Rates (After Stamp Approval)
£25.24 per hour
Overtime: £30.86 per hour
Overview
We are recruiting Skilled Fitters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Filton.
Shift Pattern
All shifts: 07:00 – 18:45
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Thursday, Friday
Paid for 11 hours 45 minutes per shift
Role
You will operate as a multi‑skilled Aircraft Fitter carrying out structural assembly activities on metallic aircraft components within a wing assembly environment.
All successful candidates will complete a metallic structures trade test onsite covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting.
Key Responsibilities
- Percussion riveting
- Drill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar tooling
- Set structures within build jigs
- Deburr aircraft structures
- Fettle components using approved setting tools
- Carry out localised treatment touch‑up on aluminium structures
- Operate CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
- Ensure right‑first‑time quality standards
- Complete work phase clearance through SAP
- Highlight non‑conformances to the Process Team Leader
- Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
Requirements
- Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant discipline OR NVQ Level 3 with 3–5 years aerospace experience
- Previous aircraft production or aerospace manufacturing experience
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
- Comfortable working within small teams
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong communication skills
- Self‑motivated and quality focused
Trade Test
- Drilling
- Riveting
- Countersinking
- Bolting
The Setting
- Large‑scale aircraft structures programme
- Long‑term contract opportunity
- Strong earning potential
- Established aerospace manufacturing environment
- Modern production facilitiesProfessional and supportive team culture
