Skilled Aircraft Fitter

Skilled Aircraft Fitter – Aerospace Structures
Location: Filton, BristolContract: 6-Month OngoingShift Pattern: 7-Day Fortnight DaysSecurity Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Required Prior to StartRates
Before Stamp Approval
£24.25 per hourOvertime: £29.10 per hour
After Stamp Approval
£25.24 per hourOvertime: £30.86 per hour

Overview
A stronger shift. Better rates. A programme with serious scale.Morson Edge is recruiting Skilled Fitters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Filton.This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's largest aircraft structures programmes, working within a highly skilled production environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of everything produced.The move to a 7-day fortnight pattern provides an excellent balance between earning potential and time away from site, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for experienced aerospace fitters.
Shift Pattern
All shifts: 07:00 – 18:45Week 1
MondayTuesdayWednesdaySaturdaySunday
Week 2
ThursdayFriday
Paid for 11 hours 45 minutes per shift
The Role
You will operate as a multi-skilled Aircraft Fitter carrying out structural assembly activities on metallic aircraft components within a wing assembly environment.All successful candidates will complete a metallic structures trade test onsite covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting.
Key Responsibilities

Percussion rivetingDrill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar toolingSet structures within build jigsDeburr aircraft structuresFettle components using approved setting toolsCarry out localised treatment touch-up on aluminium structuresOperate CNC pillar drills (DONAU)Ensure right-first-time quality standardsComplete work phase clearance through SAPHighlight non-conformances to the Process Team LeaderMaintain high housekeeping and safety standards

Requirements

Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant disciplineORNVQ Level 3 with 3–5 years Aerospace experience
Experience

Previous aircraft production or aerospace manufacturing experienceAbility to work to standard operating proceduresComfortable working within small teamsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principlesStrong communication skillsSelf-motivated and quality focused

Trade Test
Candidates will be required to attend a metallic structures trade test onsite covering:
DrillingRivetingCountersinkingBolting

The Setting

Large-scale aircraft structures programmeLong-term contract opportunityStrong earning potentialEstablished aerospace manufacturing environmentModern production facilitiesProfessional and supportive team culture

A stronger rate.A smarter shift.A programme built for the long haul.If you're an experienced Aerospace Fitter looking for a contract that offers both earning potential and stability, this is one to consider.