Skilled Fitter

Morson Edge Verified

Bristol, Bristol City, England

Technicians

Aircraft Technician

Onsite

£30,000 - £40,000

22 days ago

Morson Edge is looking for Skilled Fitters – Aerospace

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: 6-month ongoing

Security: Baseline Security Clearance required before start

Overview

A major move. A manufacturing mainstay. A contract with momentum.

Morson Edge is recruiting Skilled Fitters to join a high-profile aerospace production programme in Filton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large-scale aircraft manufacturing environment, supporting metallic structural wing build assemblies on a programme built for continuity.

You’ll join a professional production setting where standards are high, teams are experienced, and good fitters are always valued.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday
• 07:00 – 16:15
  
  

Rates

Skilled (without Stamp)

• £19.40 per hour
  
  

Skilled (with Stamp)

• £20.19 per hour
  
  

Weekday Overtime

• £24.25 rising to £25.24 with Stamp
  
  

Weekend Overtime

• £29.10 rising to £30.29 with Stamp
  
  

The Role

You will operate as a multi-skilled structural fitter within an aircraft production environment, working from engineering drawings and standard operating procedures to achieve right-first-time quality.

A metallic structural trade test will be completed onsite, covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting.

Key Responsibilities

• Percussion riveting
• Drill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar tooling
• Set structures in build jigs
• Deburr and fettle structures
• Carry out localised aluminium treatment touch-up
• Use CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
• Clear work phases through SAP in a timely manner
• Raise non-conformance issues to the Process Team Leader
• Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards
  
  

Requirements

• Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant trade, or NVQ Level 3 with 3–5 years aerospace experience
• Previous aircraft production or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Comfortable working in small, effective teams
• Lean manufacturing awareness desirable
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude
  
  

The Setting

• Filton – a key UK aerospace manufacturing hub
• Ongoing contract potential after initial 6 months
• Structured production environment with established processes
• Strong earning potential through overtime rates
  
  

A solid shift.

A skilled setting.

A site where standards matter.

If you’re an experienced fitter looking for steady aerospace work with strong rates and genuine continuity — this is one to consider.