Mechanical Fitter (Aerospace)

Role: Mechanical Fitter – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Shifts: Day shift Monday to Friday.
Week one: 7am-3:30pm. Week two: 3:30pm – midnight.
£18.99 per hour (Skilled Worker) or £19.54 per hour (indentured Skilled Worker). All rates attract holiday pay in addition (An extra 12.07% per hour)

Recruiting Skilled / Indentured Mechanical Fitters to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing site in Yeovil, Somerset.
This role involves the assembly of aerospace equipment in line with manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and customer/regulatory requirements.
You will work as part of a production team, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

** We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders due to the nature of the work.
Please DO NOT apply if you do not hold a UK or NATO passport.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assemble aerospace products in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Mechanical fitting of Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Life Support Systems (LSS), and Hydraulic (HYD) equipment
• Quality control including stamping to confirm assemblies meet required quality standards
• Ensure work is completed on time and to the required standard to support on-time delivery
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, process layouts, and documentation procedures
• Work effectively within a lean manufacturing environment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Have an understanding of Aerospace practice and the significance of the safety critical work undertaken
• Engineering Apprenticeship (desirable but not essential)
• Proven knowledge of mechanical assembly / fitting /manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards
• Experience working in a customer-focused, target-driven environment
• Comfortable working closely with designers and engineers
• PC literate with the ability to read and follow technical instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Team player with flexibility and the ability to use initiative
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, 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.