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Posted 11 November 2026
Job ref: 265754CPI

Aircraft Assembly Fitter

  • Location: Nottingham
  • Salary: £15.36 - £15.88/hour
  • Contract type Permanent
  • Consultant: Calogero Polizzi

Aircraft Assembly Fitter

 

£15.36–£15.88 per hour | Permanent | 39 hours per week

Aircraft structures. Precision assembly. Develop your engineering skills.

 

 

Morson Edge are recruiting for Aircraft Assembly Fitters to manufacture high-quality wing structures and assemblies for the civil aviation industry in NG15.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as Aircraft Fitters, Assembly Fitters, Mechanical Fitters, Production Operatives, Manufacturing Technicians, Aerospace Fitters or Engineering Assemblers looking to develop their careers within Aerospace manufacturing.

Working individually or as part of a small team, you'll progressively assemble aircraft wing components using specialist jigs and fixtures, following engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions through to completion.

Training will be provided on the specific processes, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with transferable engineering or assembly experience.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assembling aircraft wing structures and components using jigs and fixtures

  • Carrying out manual drilling and bench assembly operations

  • Using specialist fasteners, sealants and paints

  • Deburring and preparing components to required standards

  • Following engineering drawings, SOPs and visual work instructions

  • Using measuring equipment to check components

  • Maintaining accurate production records and traceability

  • Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

 

You'll need previous assembly or engineering experience, ideally within Aerospace, manufacturing or a similar production environment. Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to instructions are essential.

Experience with manual drilling, sealants, torque tightening and engineering drawings would be advantageous. Previous CNC machining experience would also be beneficial.

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are required.

 

Key details:

  • Location: NG15

  • Pay: £15.36–£15.88 per hour

  • Contract: Permanent, full-time

  • Hours: 39 per week

  • Shifts: Rotating mornings and afternoons

 

Precision engineering. Aircraft structures. Your next step in Aerospace.

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