Assembly and Test / Mechanical Fitter

Seeking an Assembly and Test /Mechanical Fitter on a contract basis for my client’s aerospace component workshop in Yeovil!

Contracts: Assembly and Test /Mechanical Fitter
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Shift: Monday to Friday. 7am – 3:30pm
Pay rate: £19.51 per hour PAYE (plus 12.07% holiday pay in addition).

£20.08 per hour if you hold a relevant apprenticeship.

** We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders who already hold the right to live and work in the UK. This is due to the nature of the work.
Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet these passport & RTW criteria.

Aerospace Manufacturing Environment, working on safety-critical aerospace systems within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Are you a skilled Assembly and Test /Mechanical Fitter with experience in precision engineering or aerospace?
This is a hands-on role where quality, precision, and teamwork are essential. You’ll be assembling and testing advanced aerospace equipment, contributing to products used across civil and military aviation.

Main responsibilities:

• Assemble and test complex aerospace components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Carry out mechanical fitting on environmental control and life support systems
• Perform pressure testing and functional testing activities
• Follow detailed manufacturing instructions and process documentation
• Complete quality control checks, ensuring all work meets required standards
• Work to strict deadlines to support on-time delivery targets
• Operate within a Lean manufacturing environment, contributing to continuous improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Proven experience in mechanical fitting, testing & knowledge of pressure testing
• Have an understanding of Aerospace practice and the significance of the safety critical work undertaken
• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience (desirable, not essential)
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality standards
• Comfortable working in a target-driven, customer-focused environment
• Good IT skills and ability to work with production systems
• Team player with a proactive, “get it done” attitude
• High attention to detail
• Flexible, reliable, and able to use initiative

Additional Information:

• Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, full 5 years’ referencing and a DBS check.

• If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.
• Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.