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Job Title: Fitter
Location: Wimborne
Job Type: Permanent - Full-time
Who We Are & What's on Offer
We're hiring Skilled Fitters to join a cutting-edge manufacturing team in Wimborne, working on air-to-air refuelling systems at the heart of modern aviation.
If you've got a strong mechanical fitting background and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment - this is where you make an impact.
What you'll be doing:
As a Skilled Fitter, you'll be hands-on from day one - assembling, fitting, and testing high-integrity aerospace components. It's complex, high-stakes work where quality and safety aren't optional - they're everything.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembling, fitting, and testing products to exacting engineering standards
- Performing inspections, surveys, and repairs in line with approved procedures
- Interpreting technical documentation, drawings, and work instructions
- Working independently to complete complex fitting tasks
- Driving performance and productivity improvements
- Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement
- Maintaining top-tier standards in safety, quality, and process control
What you bring:
You're switched on, reliable, and have a sharp eye for detail. You've got the skills and confidence to take a job from start to finish without hand-holding - and you take pride in doing it right first time.
Essential:
- Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on fitting experience
- Solid mechanical fitting/assembly background in manufacturing or engineering
- Comfortable working with technical drawings, quality systems, and measuring tools
- A proactive mindset - you don't wait to be told what needs fixing
- A commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
Desirable:
- Experience in aerospace or defence manufacturing
- Familiar with lean tools like 5S, root cause, and continuous improvement
- Confident using a range of hand and power tools
What's on offer?
- A role with purpose - supporting world-class aerospace programmes
- A supportive team culture that values safety, integrity, and innovation
- Opportunities for further training, development, and progression
Ready to get started?
If you are a skilled Fitter looking for a new opportunity where precision, quality, and safety come first, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to join the team.
