Nu Staff are recruiting for Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitters to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business based at Western Approach, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy aircraft assembly environment on a 6-month rolling contract with genuine temp to perm opportunities and structured training on a 12/7 day shift pattern.

As a Skilled Fitter, you'll assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, using appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures in line with design and engineering requirements.

Hours of Work

12/7 Shift (7 Day Fort Days)

11.5 hour days, average 40.25 hour week, all days 6:00AM – 6:00PM

• Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Week 2 – Wed, Thurs

Pay Rates

Training Period

• £18.43 per hour on core days (2–12 weeks, subject to experience)

Shift Rate

• £23.59 per hour PAYE
• £27.65 per hour weekday overtime
• £36.86 per hour weekend overtime

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components
• Drilling, reaming and countersinking of composite and metallic components
• Set aircraft components in calibrated build jigs
• Deburring and under-head radius of aircraft components and assemblies
• Fettling using approved and calibrated setting tools
• Use nut runners and pre-set torque guns for bolting
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

Requirements

• Apprenticeship (industry related) or minimum Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ essential
• Certificates must be sent with CV
• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
• Good hand skills and coordination
• Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes as required
• Self-motivated team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages
• Candidates must attend and pass a practical trade test on site (approx. 2 hours) to be offered a role

Benefits

• Temp to perm opportunities available
• Structured training period
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience on major aircraft programmes
• Career progression within a leading aerospace manufacturer

Location

Western Approach, Bristol – must be able to commute reliably

Click apply and a member of the Nu Staff team will be in touch.

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