Skilled Fitter

Job Title: Skilled Fitter
Location: Hamble, Southampton
Flexible Opportunities: Fully onsite
Rate: £35.66/hour (Umbrella - Inside IR35)

Working hours: Early shift: 7am-5pm (flexible to 6am-4pm), approx. 50 hrs/week with potential overtime on Fridays and weekends, subject to supervisor approval and rest requirements.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, obtain baseline clearance and adhere to ITAR restrictions.

Who We Are & What's on Offer
We're working with a major name in Aerospace seeking Skilled Structural Fitters to support military aircraft production.

If you have a solid background in structural assembly and heavy build work, this is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team.

What will I be doing?

As a skilled Fitter, you'll be hands-on with structural sub-assemblies, jigs, and components-bringing precision and pace to every job.

Key Responsibilities:
Stripping, repairing, and assembling complex aircraft structures and components
Drilling, riveting (solid/percussion), and fitting skins on metallic assemblies
Working from engineering drawings, tech documents, and route cards
Using hand and power tools to complete builds to tight tolerances
Maintaining your AO stamp and signing off your own work
Supporting production targets and mentoring junior operators as needed
Maintaining high standards in quality, safety, cost, and housekeeping

What do I need to succeed?
You're reliable, quality-focused, and used to delivering in fast-paced, production-driven environments. You'll need to be comfortable working on your feet and taking ownership of your work from start to finish.

Essential:
Recent experience in aircraft production (not just maintenance)
Strong structural fitting skills including jig work, drilling, and riveting
Ability to interpret technical drawings and route cards
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/Manufacturing or time-served apprenticeship
Physically capable of manual work on the shop floor

Additional skills (preferred but not essential):
Experience with composite and metallic structures
Familiar with lean practices such as 5S and continuous improvement
Own a complete personal toolkit (a strong sign of experience - although site tools are provided)

What's my next step?
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to share your details and join a team that's building something exceptional.