Mechanical Fitter

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 0BN, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is offering a contract for an Aircraft Mechanical Fitter.
The position pays £25.41 per hour and is inside IR35, initially lasting until September 2025.
The role requires thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems, with experience in base maintenance and flight operations.
Candidates must have an apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or a related discipline and the ability to obtain SC clearance.
The job is onsite in Shawbury, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL FITTER

BRAND NEW CONTRACT AVAILABLE WIT A LEADING AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE COMPANY FOR AN AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL FITTER

Leading aerospace and defence company
£25.41/ph inside IR35
Initially until September 2025
Onsite in Shawbury
Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30

WHAT WILL THE AIRCRAFT FITTER BE DOING?

As an Aircraft Fitter, you will be joining a team to assist in the movement, line, and base maintenance of the UK MFTS H135/H145 fleet. You'll be providing engineering operational support to flight operations and completing maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant, mechanical and electrical systems.

WE NEED THE AIRCRAFT FITTER TO HAVE….

Must have thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
Experience of Base Maintenance.
Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.
Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
Knowledge of CAA Part 145 and Part M regulations.
Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline.
The ability to go through SC clearance on the job

TO BE CONSIDERED….

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Ryan Baker. I look forward to hearing from you.

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