Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Skilled Aircraft Fitter - Night Shift

Location:

Bristol. Contract Type: 6‑Month Rolling Contract (Open‑Ended).

Pay & Benefits:
Training Period (Approx. 2 Weeks) £18.43 per hour PAYE (Core Days). Night Shift Rates £24.51 per hour PAYE, rising to £25.60 per hour PAYE upon achieving Stamp Status (typically within 36 months). Overtime Weekdays: £27.65 per hour (£28.88 once stamped). Weekends: £36.86 per hour (£38.50 once stamped).

Shift Pattern – Training Period:
Monday–Friday 07:00‑15:00 Core. Night Shift: Monday & Wednesday 20:00‑06:00;
Thursday 19:00‑04:30 – 9.5 paid hours per shift (30‑minute unpaid break).

Morson Edge is recruiting for Skilled Fitters to join a leading aerospace manufacturing programme based at Western Approach, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced aircraft wing assemblies and sub‑assemblies within a modern aerospace manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in assembling composite and metallic aircraft components using specialist tools, fixtures, and techniques, ensuring all work is completed to exacting aerospace standards.

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components.
• Drill, ream, and countersink composite and metallic structures.
• Set aircraft components within calibrated build jigs.
• Carry out deburring and under‑head radius preparation of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Perform fettling activities using approved and calibrated tooling.
• Use nut runners and pre‑set torque equipment during assembly operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Self‑certify completed work in accordance with approved processes and standards.

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or City & Guilds Level 3 qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience assembling aircraft components using engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with composite and metallic aircraft structures.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing techniques and quality requirements.
• Ability to work accurately to close tolerances.
• Good hand skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances.
• Good hand skills and coordination.
• Ability to interpret aircraft drawings, limits, and quality requirements.
• Experience operating CNC machinery and associated processes.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within small teams.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to take responsibility for self‑certification of completed work.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

Successful candidates will be required to attend an on‑site trade test assessing practical competencies including: drilling, riveting, countersinking, and working with composite materials.

• Competitive pay rates with clear progression opportunities.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Long‑term rolling contract with ongoing opportunities.
• Modern aerospace manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to work on advanced aircraft structures.
• Ongoing training and skills development.
• Join a highly skilled and supportive engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Aircraft Fitters, Composite Technicians, Aerospace Assemblers, or Manufacturing Technicians looking to further their careers within a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment.