Skilled Fitter - Rib Cell

Late Shift: 14:15-22:30 (Mon-Thu) / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)

Rates: £30UMB Earlies, £35UMB Lates.

Or £22.23PAYE Earlies, £25.94PAYE Lates.

As a Skilled Fitter, you will be instrumental in stripping, repairing, and assembling aircraft structures, components, and sub-assemblies for various aircraft. Reporting directly to the Flow Leader/Shop Floor Manager, you will collaborate closely with functional specialists, including engineering and quality assurance, to ensure production requirements are met safely, on time, and to customer specifications.

• Promote a safe workplace environment adhering to Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings).
• Maintain clean workstations and adhere to clear desk policies.
• Comply with all Quality standards, processes, and procedures, minimising wastage.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by reducing unnecessary expenditure.
• Keep knowledge and training up to date, maintaining necessary Approved Operator (AO) stamps.
• Actively participate in team meetings and mentor trainees when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role.

• Approve own work in accordance with drawing specifications and standards.
• Read and follow work instructions, specifications, and part drawings.
• Interpret engineering data, technical drawings, and repair schemes.
• Operate with minimal supervision and complete work route cards accurately.
• Precision drilling, reaming, rivetting, and application of assembly techniques.
• Alignment, rigging, and functional testing of aircraft control systems.
• Assembly of pipework and application of sealing and jointing techniques.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Manufacturing, or time-served apprenticeship in allied trades.
• Numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, with the ability to read and understand technical documentation.
• Good planning and problem-solving skills.
• Working understanding of 5 S and lean principles.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to actively participate in team culture and work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to undertake mechanical/manual lifting of parts with assistance if required.

• Previous experience in the manufacture of complex metallic and composite structures.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that inability to obtain BPSS clearance may affect your eligibility for the role.
If you possess the required skills and are ready to join a dynamic team within the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply now.