The Role* You will be responsible for the assembly and test of aerospace components and completion of any relevant administration. You will possess the ability both to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.* In addition you will be self-motivated, flexible and be able to contribute fully to improvement activities.* The ability to read engineering drawings, previous fitting experience ideally in an Aerospace/Automotive environment, experience and understanding of working to specifications and procedures and awareness of COSHH are essential requirements of this role.Candidate skills & requirementsMust have completed a full engineering apprenticeship.* Ability to follow and understand technical drawings, specs, procedures, Test instructions, etc.*Use of hand tools in previous job roles* To learn, understand and embrace the basic principles of production flow lines / takt times.* Work to 5's and other improvement principles* Completion of relevant documentation* FOD Compliance* Assembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing.* Knowledge of flow line methodologies is an advantagePlease note, you will be expected to work shifts and also to potentially work overtime as part of this roleShifts: Days, Lates and Nights - 2 weeks aboutHours: 37 hour week.Shift premium:Day - First 45 minutes payment of 20% (1.2)Late - Premium of 25% (1.25)Weekend - Premium 45% (1.45)
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Aircraft Fitter
Shorterm Group
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England
£30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role involves the assembly and testing of aerospace components, requiring both individual initiative and teamwork.
- Candidates must have completed a full engineering apprenticeship and possess the ability to read engineering drawings, with experience in aerospace or automotive environments preferred.
- The position requires knowledge of specifications, procedures, and COSHH compliance, along with the use of hand tools and understanding production flow principles.
- Shifts include days, lates, and nights, with a 37-hour work week and various shift premiums for overtime and weekend work.
- The salary is not explicitly mentioned, but candidates are expected to have relevant experience and skills in aerospace component assembly.