Fitter - Aerospace Manufacturing (Trent, Gimbals and Bellows)

Location

Titchfield, Hampshire

Please note: the business will soon relocate to a brand-new manufacturing facility in Lee-on-the-Solent, offering an exciting opportunity to join during a period of growth and investment.

Contract

Long-term PAYE contract to June 2027, with strong potential for extension.

The Opportunity

We are looking for multiple Fitters to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team producing precision-engineered components.

Previous experience with Gimbals, bellows etc is not required. We welcome candidates from sheet metal, fabrication, fitting, or precision engineering backgrounds and will provide full training in the specialist techniques required for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble aerospace bellows to engineering specifications.
• Work with thin-gauge metals including stainless steel, Inconel and titanium.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as guillotines, rolling machines and other sheet metal forming equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out forming, fitting and assembly activities.
• Perform quality inspections to aerospace standards.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.

About You

Ideal Background

• Sheet Metal Worker
• Fabricator
• Fitter
• Aerospace Manufacturing Operative
• Precision Engineering Technician

Essential Skills

• Experience working with thin-gauge sheet metal (around 1mm).
• Fabrication, forming, assembly or fitting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good practical engineering skills and manual dexterity.

Desirable

• Experience working with stainless steel, Inconel or titanium.
• Aerospace, defence or precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience using guillotines, rollers or similar fabrication equipment.

Pay Rates

First 12 Weeks (MT4)

Rates shown for both Accrued and Advanced Holiday Pay options.

Pay TypeAccrued HolidayAdvanced Holiday
Basic-17.42/hr-19.96/hr
Overtime-26.13/hr-29.93/hr
Sundays-34.85/hr-39.91/hr


After 12 Weeks (MT4)

Rates shown for both Accrued and Advanced Holiday Pay options.

Pay TypeAccrued HolidayAdvanced Holiday
Basic-17.95/hr-20.56/hr
Overtime-26.93/hr-30.84/hr
Sundays-35.90/hr-41.12/hr

Defined scope for pay grade increases after training.

Overtime

• Over 37 hours: Time and a Half
• Saturdays: Time and a Half
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: Double Time

Eligibility

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to comply with ITAR requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Long-term PAYE contract.
• Potential extension beyond June 2027.
• Full training provided.
• Progression opportunities through additional pay grades.
• Overtime earning potential and annual rate increases.
• New state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to join a growing aerospace business.

Interested?

If you have a background in sheet metal work, fabrication, fitting or precision engineering and want to develop specialist aerospace manufacturing skills, we''d love to hear from you.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely adhering to ITAR restrictions