Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Aircraft Fitter Location: Lancashire Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week over a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) Salary: Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and relevant qualifications
Brookhouse Aerospace is a well-established and respected company in the Aerospace Industry, with a rich history dating back to 1951. We offer a range of capabilities, including manufacturing composite components, metallics, sheet metalwork, fabrication, machining, and treatments. We are approved and certified for JOSCAR, AS 9100, and NADCAP certificated and are approved Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to the Aerospace and Defence manufacturers in the UK and internationally.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Fitter to join our well established Aerospace client. As an approved Fitter, you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of detail fitting in relation to the manufacture of aircraft components. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established and respected company in the Aerospace Industry.
Responsibilities: • Perform fitting duties including riveting, drilling, and sealing • Use handheld and air-powered tools • Work with small to medium-sized precision components • Ensure accurate fitting and production of aircraft components in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures • Communicate with the department8217;s Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives • Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components • Undertake tasks delegated by Team Lead /or Senior Management • Maintain Health Safety standards • Adhere to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People procedures (SQCDP) • Keep records accurate up-to-date ensuring industry standards are upheld traceability remains explicitly clear • Undertake training development set by the team Leader • Contribute undertake 6S improvements • Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements/legislation are maintained followed
Requirements: • Fitting assembly experience • Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings • Work within precise limits standards of accuracy • Ability to use various tooling drills rivet milling assembly measuring equipment • Computer literate able to use MS Office
Desirable: • NVQ Level 3 in a manufacturing/engineering discipline (or equivalent/working towards) • Apprentice trained time served fitter • Aircraft detail fitting assembly experience • Previous background working with aerospace parts would be an advantage. Other industries/sectors will also be considered
Benefits: • Holidays at 28 days in line with 4-day week • On-site Occupational Health • Employee Referral Scheme • Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind) • Life Insurance x2
If you are an Mechanical Fitter looking for a new challenge, please apply today!