Skilled Fitter

Company: Morson Talent
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Morson are recruiting for Skilled Fitters to work in Bristol for our prestigious client, at their site in Western Approach.

Roles are also 6 months ongoing with poss temp to perm opportunity after 6 months.

PROFILE

  • As a Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies.
  • Assemble composite and metallic aircraft components in line with design and engineering requirements.

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Apprenticeship or NVQ3 or City and Guilds Level 3.
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes.
  • If CV accepted will need to attend a Trade Test on site involving drilling, riveting and countersinking working with Composite.

KEY SKILLS

  • Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
  • 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

SHIFT PATTERN

  • Averaged 37.5 per week
  • 12/6.5 – Day Shift
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6am-6pm; Sunday 6am-12noon
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday 6am-6pm

RATE

PAYE£23.04 once on shift (£18.43 PAYE on days whilst training, approx. 2 weeks). Once stamp obtained (about 3 months) the rate goes up to £24.06

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Posted: June 1st, 2026