Fitter/ Tester in Yeovil, Somerset

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-time
Role: Fitter/ Tester

Hours: 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Pay: £19.51 - £20.08 per hour depending on experience

We are currently recruiting a skilled Fitter / Tester to join our team at our site in Yeovil. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the aerospace industry, assembling and testing specialist aerospace equipment in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications and customer and regulatory requirements.

Working as part of an empowered team, you will play an important role in achieving production targets, maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring on-time delivery. You will report directly to the Team Leader.

• Assemble products in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.

• Carry out mechanical fitting and testing of life support and environmental control systems equipment.

• Perform pressure testing and quality checks on completed assemblies.

• Take responsibility for Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including quality stamping to confirm assemblies meet the required standards.

• Ensure all work is completed accurately, safely and within agreed delivery timescales.

• Interpret engineering drawings and follow manufacturing processes and documentation procedures.

• Work effectively within a Lean manufacturing environment.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• An engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Experience or knowledge of mechanical fitting and assembly.

• Knowledge or experience of pressure testing.

• A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

• The ability to follow company processes, procedures and work instructions.

• Experience working in a customer-focused manufacturing environment.

• The ability to work towards production targets and deadlines.

• Experience working alongside designers and engineers.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• An understanding of aerospace manufacturing practices and the importance of safety-critical work.

• Good computer literacy.

• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Flexibility and the ability to use initiative.

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• A commitment to producing high-quality work.

Full training will be provided where required, including computer systems, manual handling, 5S, Lean manufacturing principles and general Health & Safety.

Important Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet the requirements of applicable Export Control Licences and Technical Assistance Agreements.

The role is also subject to successful completion of mandatory BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening, including:

• Proof of legal right to work in the UK
• UK Criminal Records / DBS check
• Drug screening

Apply today to discuss the opportunity with our Strategic Accounts team.

TJSTR