Aircraft Fitter​/Fabricator

This opportunity sits within a specialist engineering environment supporting bespoke helicopter modification, retrofit, and maintenance programmes across civil, military and special mission platforms. You’ll play a key role in prototype development, structural repairs and series production, working with sheet metal and composite components to exacting aviation standards.

• Manufacturing detailed aircraft parts from sheet metal to approved engineering data
• Supporting prototype, retrofit and series production programmes
• Inspecting subcontractor‑manufactured parts for compliance with drawings
• Assembling parts produced in‑house and by external suppliers
• Applying protective coatings to structural components
• Carrying out structural repairs on in‑service helicopters using sheet metal and composite techniques
• Working closely with the design and engineering teams
• Ensuring all work meets safety, quality and airworthiness requirements
• Supporting day‑to‑day hangar operations, including aircraft handling
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards
• Working flexibly within a highly regulated aviation environment

• Level 2 qualification in Fabrication (or similar)
• Experience in sheet metal, metal fabrication, mechanical fitting or automotive repair
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi‑skilled team
• Reliable, well organised and calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Strong health & safety awareness and correct use of PPE
• Competent using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Clean UK driving licence
• Ability to present a photographic portfolio of previous work

• Aviation or aerospace experience
• Knowledge of close‑tolerance sheet metal manufacturing techniques
• Understanding of aviation fasteners, rivets, bonding and assembly methods
• Composite repair or manufacturing experience
• SAP and/or Envision experience

• DBS clearance and eligibility for SC clearance required
• Must meet UK Export Control requirements
• Legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Shift work may be required (shift allowance payable)
• Occasional UK and overseas travel may be required