Assembly Fitter

Job Title: Assembly Mechanical Fitter

Location: Gloucestershire

Start Date: ASAP

Our client

Our client is the world leader in aircraft landing and breaking systems - they are at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

Our client have been ranked in the top 50 most innovative companies in the world, with more than 1,200 group inventions patented each year.

The role

As an Assembly Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for assembling and testing Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, main gears and side stays, all while maintaining a high standard of quality for each componentm along with FOD compliance.

You'll work on a regularly rotating shift pattern, covering dayshifts and nightshifts (which include a premium shif payment of 38.5% of your salary).

What will you get as an Assembly Fitter

• You'll work with industry leaders and the latest equipment - you'll gain valuable experience in aircraft production as you work on the leading A320 and A330 family aircraft, using cutting-edge tools like zero gravity lifting and snap-on computerised toolboxes.
• You'll get a salary rise based on your knowledge - you'll initially receive a starting salary of £35,787 which will increase to £37,839 as soon as you complete your training, which is usually between 18-24 months.
• You'll have opportunities to learn and progress - it's an exciting time to join my clients growing local team. In 2023, 25% of local jobs were filled internally, so you'll have the chance to develop your skills or try new things.
• You'll get to choose from my clients huge range of Flexible benefits - pick the benefits that suit you best through my clients 'On Board Benefits' Programme, including cycle to work, technology savings retail discounts, access to healthcare, sports clubs and more.

Requirements

You'll already have Fitting experience from a previous role, ideally in an Aerospace or Automotive environment.

• A completed NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• The ability to follow technical drawings, specs, procedures and test instructions.
• A desire to learn and understand the basic principles of production flow likes and takt times.
• Knowledge of COSH and flow line methodologies is ideal but not essential.

If you wish to discuss the role further, then please email Razwan Anwar

Ref: ASFTR001_1715077403 | Published: 07th May 2024