Fabricator

Job Title: Fabricator

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview – Fabricator

Are you a skilled fabricator or fitter with strong hands-on ability and a passion for precision engineering? Do you enjoy working on complex assemblies and seeing your work contribute to real-world, high-performance applications?

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering organisation, is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter to join their team. This role focuses on the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of aircraft components, supporting both prototype development and in-service maintenance.

Working in a highly regulated aviation environment, you will play a key role in ensuring aircraft safety, quality, and compliance, contributing directly to bespoke engineering solutions across civil and military applications.

Key Responsibilities – Fabricator

• Manufacture detailed components from sheet metal in line with engineering drawings and aviation standards.
• Inspect parts supplied by subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
• Assemble and fit components, including the use of rivets, fasteners, and bonding techniques.
• Carry out structural repairs to aircraft using sheet metal and composite methods.
• Apply protective coatings as required.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams on prototype and modification projects.
• Support hangar operations, including aircraft handling and general workshop duties.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, airworthiness, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with best practice principles.
• Work both independently and collaboratively depending on project requirements.

Key Experience & Qualifications – Fabricator

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Fabrication or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in sheet metal work, fabrication, mechanical fitting, or similar hands-on engineering roles.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical data.
• Strong manual skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable:
• Experience within the aerospace or aviation sector.
• Knowledge of aircraft fasteners, riveting, and bonding techniques.
• Experience working with composites.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.

Benefits – Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance (single cover).
• Company pension scheme.
• Bonus and share incentive schemes (subject to eligibility).
• Cycle to work scheme and employee purchase programmes.
• Health cash plan and insurance options.
• Travel insurance and retail discounts.
• Access to financial and legal advisory services.

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