Fitter- Compressed Gases

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Aeropeople is looking for a permanent Fitter – Compressed Gases to be based at their site in Stansted. The successful candidate will be on site 5 days per week.

Working hours: 39 hour week. Monday–Thursday: 8am–4:30pm; Friday: 8am–4pm. 9‑day fortnight available.

Main Responsibilities

• Repair, test and overhaul valve & cylinder assemblies.
• Strip down valve assemblies.
• Replace standard spares as part of the overhaul process.
• Inspect individual parts and replace defective items.
• Thorough clean of components.
• Build up valve assemblies ready for testing on various flow rigs.
• Hydrostatic testing of cylinders in accordance with Department of Transport requirements.
• Re‑assemble valve and cylinder components.
• Charge complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI.
• Provide ad‑hoc support as required to the safety inflatable team.

Benefits

• Overtime available at 1.5× normal rate during the week and 2× on weekends.
• Company pension (6% employer, 3% employee).
• Salary sacrifice twice per year.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 26 after 10 years, plus bank holidays.
• Option to work a 9‑day fortnight.
• Westfield health allowance toward employee’s chosen services.
• Career progression available with company‑funded qualifications and training.
• Annual pay reviews, with additional reviews through progression.
• Early finish on Friday.
• Free onsite parking.
• Life assurance of 4× salary.
• Monthly wellness breakfast.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Company days out.
• Charity events.
• Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon).
• Long‑service awards.
• Vouchers to reward non‑sickness.

About You

• Prior experience of interpreting and following compliance manuals in detail (essential).
• Numerate and literate – minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
• Ability to work well in multi‑discipline/cross‑functional teams.
• Reliability, flexibility and teamwork as key skills when working within a small team of skilled technicians.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build close‑knit relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and multitask while maintaining high quality and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Strong communicator, written and verbal.
• Positive, enthusiastic, confident and motivated.

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