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Morson Talent

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need 3 years’ experience in aircraft assembly, good hand skills, understanding of drawings, CNC operation, team player mindset, IT proficiency, and a willingness to learn about composites.
  • You will drill, ream, and countersink components, set parts in jigs, deburr assemblies, use calibrated tools, bolt with torque guns, and engage in continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance.

Requirements

  • Apprenticeship or recognized equivalent qualification, desirable but not essential.
  • Minimum 3 years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes.
  • Good hand skills and co-ordination
  • Understand 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
  • Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
  • To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work
  • Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages

Responsibilities

  • Drilling/Reaming/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 of nut runners and pre-set torque guns for bolting
  • Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
  • Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Skilled Fitter.

What is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Western Approach - Fixed Training Edge.

What are the core pay rates for this role?

The core pay rates are £17.72 PAYE and £23.11 Umbrella.

What are the overtime pay rates?

Overtime pay rates are £26.58 PAYE and £34.67 Umbrella for Weekdays, and £35.44 PAYE and £46.22 Umbrella for weekends.

What is the shift pattern for this job?

The shift pattern starts with Days for the first couple of weeks and then moves onto a 7-day Fort Day shift.

What are the working hours?

The working hours are from 6am to 6pm.

Is there any security clearance required for this position?

Yes, Baseline Security Clearance is required, but candidates can start with security ongoing as long as the security forms are returned and there is a DBS receipt.

Are there any bonuses available for this position?

Yes, there is a retention bonus of £500 at 3 months and a further £500 at 6 months.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

While qualifications are beneficial, they are not essential. Candidates will need 3-5 years of aerospace-related experience if they have no certificates.

What are the main tasks involved in this role?

Main tasks include drilling, reaming, and countersinking of composite and metallic components, setting aircraft components in calibrated build jigs, and participating in continuous improvement activities.

Is training provided for new employees?

Yes, there is training provided for obtaining the required stamps and understanding composite manufacturing techniques and processes.

What skills are required for the Skilled Fitter position?

Required skills include good hand skills, the ability to understand aircraft drawings, experience with CNC machines, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How many hours will I be working in an average week?

You will be averaging 40.25 hours per week over a 2-week period.

Will I need to take a trade test?

Yes, candidates will need to attend a Trade Test at the WA site involving drilling, riveting, and countersinking while working with composites.

Morson Talent

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Human Resources
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With a unique 50-year heritage of innovative recruitment, Morson Talent is a business with unrivalled sector knowledge, trusted relationships, highly skilled expertise and a consistent personal approach that our clients, contractors, candidates and employees continue to value. You will find our influence and people across a number of sectors; aerospace, automotive, construction, IT & digital, manufacturing, maritime, nuclear, professional services and rail. We are innovators with people at our heart, we sit processes and technology around our people to deliver smarter solutions, better experiences and successful outcomes. Our independence and depth of offer means that we think and operate differently; giving you access to the right people at the right time, we listen, understand and develop solutions for you. We combine specialist expertise to bring unrivalled flexibility, with the commercial agility and a willingness to go the extra mile that you would expect from a family-formed culture. We are people who love working with people. We are ambitious for you. We care. It’s our specialist expertise that people come for and it’s the personal experience that they stay for. Welcome to Morson Talent, placing people first. Morson Talent is part of the diverse Morson Group who has an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, training, screening and people solutions around the world. Our group of connected businesses comprises of Morson Talent, Morson Projects, Vital, Human Resources, Anderselite, The Bridge IT and Waldeck.