Aircraft Fitter​/Tester - Nacelles

Role:
Fitter / Tester

Division:
Nacelles

Location:

Wolverhampton

Duration: 6-month initial contract

• Standard Days: £23.47ph PAYE / £31.20ph Umbrella
• Double Days: £26.87ph PAYE / £35.72ph Umbrella– most likely working this shift

• 1.25x OT in the week
• 1.33x OT in the week (shifts)
• 1.50x OT on a Saturday
• 2.00x OT on a Sunday

• Double Days Earlies Mon – Thurs 06:00 13:30
• Friday 06:00 13:00
• Double Days Lates Mon – Thurs 13:15 21:00
• Friday 13:00 19:00

Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit skilled Fitter / Testers to support the Nacelles programme at their Wolverhampton site.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, holding leading positions in its core markets.

Safran Electronics & Defence delivers onboard intelligence and actuation solutions that enable customers to observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the air and in space across both civil and defence sectors.

Through our long-standing collaboration with Safran, Morson supports the delivery of critical aerospace and defence programmes by providing specialist engineering talent across assembly, test and manufacturing disciplines.

As a Fitter / Tester – Nacelles
, you will play a hands-on role in the evaluation, disassembly, assembly and testing of nacelle units and sub-assemblies within a specialist aerospace environment.

You’ll work from controlled technical documentation, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and Product Acceptance Test requirements, using mechanical and electrical techniques to ensure components are assembled, tested and released to the required quality standards.

This is a technically varied role where you’ll have the opportunity to work across different stages of the repair route, with training provided where required. You’ll also play an active part in continuous improvement and Lean activities across the team.

• Evaluate, strip and build nacelle units and sub-assemblies using mechanical and electrical techniques
• Work from controlled technical documentation, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and Product Acceptance Test requirements
• Carry out functional and acceptance testing using appropriate test facilities and equipment
• Accurately record test results and maintain the required documentation
• Perform processes and functions across the repair route, with training provided where required
• Assess manufactured features and components for conformity against specified requirements
• Identify and report any non-conformances in line with quality procedures
• Adhere to all relevant quality procedures, processes and aerospace requirements
• Support investigations and participate in problem-solving activities where required
• Support the Team Leader and wider team in achieving production and quality objectives
• Operate and maintain stock control systems as appropriate
• Safely transport materials, tools and equipment
• Actively participate in Lean Events, workshops and Continuous Improvement activities
• Contribute ideas and improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and the overall repair process
• Work flexibly across the team to support operational requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Engineering discipline
• Strong hands-on mechanical fitting and assembly experience
• Experience…