Assembly Fitter – Aircraft structures

Blackburn area – Temp to perm opportunity

Circa £13.85p/h - £14.25p/h DOE + Hol pay (PAYE)

3-month temp to permanent

I am working with a key client in the Blackburn area who are looking for Skilled Aircraft Fitters, to work on the build of composite and aluminium structural assemblies for the aerospace sector.

*** Multiple positions available for an immediate start ***

As an Assembly Fitter, you will require to conduct the following duties:

v  Ability to read complex engineering drawings to tight tolerances

v  Use hand tools, setting up bench jigs, all nice and tidy

v  Assemble, fit all aspects mechanically, structure & body etc

v  Working with composite material and aluminium

v  Work to production plans and timescales

The Assembly Fitter will need to have the following attributes:

v  Engineering time served ideally or min. NVQ L2 in fitting and/or light fabrication/sheet metal

v  Good workshop body/structure fitting experience

v  Aerospace industry preferred – ability to read/interpret aerospace drawings

v  A strong team player

v  Experience within a high precision manufacturing environment with composite materials experience ideally

v  Strong communication skills, with a keen eye for Health, Safety and Quality

v  Ideally have your own tools including drills and countersinks

The benefits of this position:

v  Permanent position after successful 3-month contract

v  Excellent company benefits

v  A growing and established company, with a good positive working environment

v  A four-day working week - Monday to Thursday 39hrs p/w (30 mins unpaid lunch), plus OT & Saturdays at T½, and Sundays T2 etc.

I am looking to speak to talented Assembly Fitters from Aerospace, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging T2P position. If you think this is the right role for you, please email me on [email protected]

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