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Experienced Aircraft Fitter

Workforce Recruitment
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Darwen, Lancashire BB31BU, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position requires an approved Fitter with a minimum of 3 years of fitting and assembly experience, particularly in aircraft fitting of detail parts.
  • The candidate will perform various fitting duties, including riveting, drilling, and sealing, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
  • This role offers a competitive salary with overtime available at premium rates, including 1.5 times the basic hourly rate for Fridays and Saturdays and 2.0 times for Sundays.
  • Employees enjoy a 4-day work week with 28 days of holidays per year, pro rata, along with additional benefits such as life insurance and an employee referral scheme.
  • Candidates should have a Grade C or above in GCSE Math’s and English, be computer literate, and able to read technical engineering drawings.
The candidate will be an approved Fitter who is able to undertake all aspects of detail fitting in relation to the manufacture of aircraft components.
  • Perform Fitting duties including but not limited to: riveting, drilling and sealing.
  • Use handheld and air powered tools
  • Work with small to medium sized precision components
  • Perform all duties in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures
  • Communicate with the departments Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives.
  • Ensure the detail fitting and production of aircraft components is accurate, complies with specifications and meets timed deadlines.
  • Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components.
  • Undertake tasks delegated by Team Lead &/or Senior Management.
  • Maintain Health & Safety standards.
  • Adhere to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People procedures (SQCDP)
  • Keep records accurate & up to date ensuring industry standards are upheld & traceability remains explicitly clear.
  • Undertake training & development set by the team Leader.
  • Contribute & undertake 6S improvements.
  • Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements/legislation are maintained & followed.
A few things about you:
  • Grade C &/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Math’s & English.
  • 3 years plus fitting & assembly experience.
  • Experience of aircraft fitting of detail parts.
  • Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings.
  • Work within precise limits & standards of accuracy
  • Ability to use various tooling drills & rivet milling assembly measuring equipment.
  • Computer literate & able to use MS Office. 

When you are working:

4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates of pay.

Why work for us:

Aside from the competitive rate of pay, the following is available:

  • Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days.
  • Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate, including Fridays and Saturdays
  • Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.
  • Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%
  • On-site – Occupational Health
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
  • Life Insurance x 2

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.