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Experienced Aircraft Fitter

Workforce Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen BB3, England

Salary

£32,500 - £37,500 per annum

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 components.
  • Key responsibilities include performing fitting duties such as riveting, drilling, and sealing, while adhering to safety and quality standards.
  • The role offers a competitive salary with overtime opportunities available at premium rates, including 1.5x and 2.0x pay for weekends.
  • Employees enjoy 28 days of holiday per year, along with various shift allowances and additional benefits like life insurance and health plans.
  • The work schedule consists of a 4-day week from Monday to Thursday, totaling 37 hours weekly, with potential for overtime on Fridays to Sundays.
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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