Skilled Fitter - Nights shift

Skilled Fitter - Night shift

Location: Western Approach, Bristol Contract: 6-Month Ongoing Shift Pattern: Core Nights Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Required Prior to Start

Rates

Training / Core Days £19.16 per hour

Core Nights – Before Stamp Approval £25.49 per hour PAYE

Core Nights – Once Stamp Gained £26.62 per hour PAYE Typically achieved within 3–6 months

Overtime

Weekdays £28.75 per hour £30.03 per hour once stamped

Weekends £38.33 per hour £40.04 per hour once stamped

Overview

A stronger shift. Better rates. A programme with serious scale.

Morson Edge is recruiting Skilled Fitters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Western Approach, Bristol.

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest aircraft structures programmes, working within a highly skilled production environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of everything produced.

The Core Days / Core Nights shift pattern provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a major Aerospace manufacturing environment, with the potential to move onto the core night shift following training.

Shift Pattern Training (around 2 weeks) – Core Days Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:00 Paid at £19.16 per hour.

Core Nights Monday – Wednesday: 20:00 – 06:00 Thursday: 19:00 – 04:30 9.5 hours paid per night, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The Role

You will operate as a multi-skilled Aircraft Fitter carrying out structural assembly activities on metallic aircraft components within a wing assembly environment. All successful candidates will complete a composite structures trade test onsite covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting.

Key Responsibilities

Percussion riveting Drill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar tooling Set structures within build jigs Deburr aircraft structures Fettle components using approved setting tools Carry out localised treatment touch-up on aluminium structures Operate CNC pillar drills (DONAU) Ensure right-first-time quality standards Complete work phase clearance through SAP Highlight non-conformances to the Process Team Leader Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards

Requirements

Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant discipline OR NVQ Level 2 with 3–5 years Aerospace experience

Experience

Previous aircraft production or aerospace manufacturing experience Ability to work to standard operating procedures Comfortable working within small teams Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles Strong communication skills Self-motivated and quality focused Trade Test

Candidates will be required to attend a metallic structures trade test onsite covering:

Drilling Riveting Countersinking Bolting The Setting Large-scale aircraft structures programme Long-term contract opportunity Strong earning potential Established Aerospace manufacturing environment Modern production facilities Professional and supportive team culture

A stronger rate. A smarter shift. A programme built for the long haul.

If you’re an experienced Aerospace Fitter looking for a contract that offers both earning potential and stability, this is one to consider