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Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 24.52 - 24.52 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Location: Western Approach, Bristol 
 Contract: 6-Month Ongoing 
 Shift Pattern: 7-Day Fortnight Days 
 Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Required Prior to Start 

Rates 
 
 £24.52 per hour 
 £28.75 per hour overtime in the week 
 £38.33 overtime weekends 

Overview 
 A stronger shift. Better rates. A programme with serious scale. 
 
 Morson Edge is recruiting Skilled Fitters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Filton. 
 
 This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest aircraft structures programmes, working within a highly skilled production environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of everything produced. 
 
 The move to a 7-day fortnight pattern provides an excellent balance between earning potential and time away from site, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for experienced aerospace fitters. 
 
 Shift Pattern 
 All shifts: 07:00 – 18:45 
 
 Week 1 
 
 Monday 
 Tuesday 
 Wednesday 
 Saturday 
 Sunday 
 Week 2 
 
 Thursday 
 Friday 
 Paid for 11 hours 45 minutes per shift 
 
 The Role 
 You will operate as a multi-skilled Aircraft Fitter carrying out structural assembly activities on metallic aircraft components within a wing assembly environment. 
 All successful candidates will complete a metallic structures trade test onsite covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting. 

Key Responsibilities 
 
 Percussion riveting 
 Drill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar tooling 
 Set structures within build jigs 
 Deburr aircraft structures 
 Fettle components using approved setting tools 
 Carry out localised treatment touch-up on aluminium structures 
 Operate CNC pillar drills (DONAU) 
 Ensure right-first-time quality standards 
 Complete work phase clearance through SAP 
 Highlight non-conformances to the Process Team Leader 
 Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards 

Requirements 
 
 Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant discipline 
 OR 
 NVQ Level 2 with 3–5 years Aerospace experience 
 
 Experience 
 Previous aircraft production or aerospace manufacturing experience 
 Ability to work to standard operating procedures 
 Comfortable working within small teams 
 Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles 
 Strong communication skills 
 Self-motivated and quality focused 
 Trade Test 
 Candidates will be required to attend a metallic structures trade test onsite covering: 
 
 Drilling 
 Riveting 
 Countersinking 
 Bolting 
 The Setting 
 Large-scale aircraft structures programme 
 Long-term contract opportunity 
 Strong earning potential 
 Established aerospace manufacturing environment 
 Modern production facilities 
 Professional and supportive team culture 
 A stronger rate. 
 
 A smarter shift. 
 
 A programme built for the long haul. 
 
 If you’re an experienced Aerospace Fitter looking for a contract that offers both earning potential and stability, this is one to consider

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