Skilled Aircraft Fitter
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Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK Europe and many other countries in the world. Client a global leader in aerospace defense and space. With major operations in the UK Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft helicopters defense systems and space exploration Client employs over 130000 people worldwide.
Job Title: Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Location: Filton UK
Duration: 12-month contract (likely extension / potential permanent opportunity)
Job Title: Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Location: Filton UK
Duration: 12-month contract (likely extension / potential permanent opportunity)
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Pattern & Working Hours: Mon - Fri ( 06:30 - 15:45 )
Job Description :
- Client has a long and proud aeronautical history and is one of the client location sites responsible for the design testing and manufacture of wings for a range of client commercial and military aircraft.
- Guidant Global is working in partnership with client to recruit Skilled Aircraft Fitters to join the Build Production team at the client site.
- The role involves hands-on assembly and fitting work on client aircraft structures including A400M in a high-quality safety-critical manufacturing environment.
- Skilled Aircraft Fitter - Job S Vacancy Briefing Form - Skilled
Key Responsibilities:
- Work from engineering instructions and interpret aircraft drawings
- Complete fitting and assembly tasks to required quality and safety standards
- Use hand tools and power tools for drilling shimming and sealing
- Achieve 1st party certification following completion of required training courses
- Carry out work in confined spaces including tank work with restricted wing access via oval manholes
- Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety compliance at all times
Essential Skills & Experience
- Completed a full engineering apprenticeship (time-served or work-based)
Qualifications must include:
- NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Examples include:
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Toolmaker
- Fitter / Turner
- Proven experience using hand tools in a fitter or assembly operator role
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation
- Open to continuous improvement and new ways of working
Comfortable working:
- At heights
- Within confined spaces
Security & Compliance
- BPSS clearance required (completed by client Security)
- IR35: Off-payroll working rules apply
- ITAR restrictions apply
- Candidates must pass:
- BPSS clearance
- Pre-employment medical
Health & Safety
- Role involves height work and confined spaces
- Mandatory training required via the client training school
- Strict adherence to client Health & Safety standards is essential
Key Skills
- DME
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Fire Sprinkler Fitting
- Physiology Knowledge
- Tube Bending
- OSHA
- Fabrication
- Pipe Threading
- Welding
- Geometry
- Power Tools
