Test & Investigation Fitter

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Test & Investigation Fitter
Gloucester

£39,456 + excellent benefits

Days based:
Mon - Fri

• Early finish on Friday
• Competitive salary, annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert; however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

• Disassemble, inspect, assemble and test complex landing gears
• Interpret and apply OEM work scopes to investigation of landing gear
• Read & interpret component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design
• Application of Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
• Work to the production plan and achieve on‑time delivery
• Liaison and interaction with OEM engineering personnel and execution of OEM defined work scopes
• Minor reworks such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing will be required in conjunction with assessing parts/components for repair

• Completed an advanced Engineering Apprenticeship (essential)
• Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions
• High level of dexterity with attention for detail
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment
• Understanding of electrical circuits
• Excellent problem solver with root cause analysis skills
• Driven & willing to learn new skills
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles