Skilled Fitter

Skilled Fitter

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Skilled Fitters for exciting new opportunities on behalf of our prestigious client GKN at their Western Approach site. We are looking for Skilled Fitters to work an ongoing contract. 

GKN Aerospace are shaping the Future of Flight. As a global company they are serving the worlds leading aircraft and aero-engine manufacturers with three business lines: Civil airframe, defense airframe and engine systems.

Key information:

Skilled Fitter - Double days or Nights

Skilled without stamp WA DD shift is £20.74 overtime weekdays £21.25 and weekend overtime £25.50 these rates rise after approx. 12 weeks if stamp achieved £21.67 weekdays overtime £22.20 weekends £26.64

Standard Hours:     Core Nights Monday to Weds- 20.00 to 06.00 Thurs 20.30 to 06.00

Other working hours information:  12 weeks on days whilst training and obtaining stamp – hours to be confirmed in JDB

Shift Pattern:     Core Nights (12 weeks days whilst training) 

Rate:    £17 PAYE on days whilst training  Core Nights £22.61 ***We have received confirmation today that we can use Umbrella rates for Fitters WA site only –  the Umbrella rate on days would be £21.70 and on Core Nights £28.86

We can also offer a retention bonus £500 at 3 months and a further £500 at 6 months

Standard Hours:     Core Nights Monday to Weds- 20.00 to 06.00 Thurs 20.30 to 06.00

Other working hours information:  12 weeks on days whilst training and obtaining stamp – hours to be confirmed

Shift Pattern:     Core Nights (12 weeks days whilst training)  

Rate:    £17 PAYE on days whilst training  Core Nights £22.61   the Umbrella rate on days would be £21.70 and on Core Nights £28.86

We can also offer a retention bonus £500 at 3 months and a further £500 at 6 months

Location:  Western Approach   - Fixed Training Edge

Security requirements:   Baseline Security Clearance required / Can start with Security Ongoing providing Security forms returned and we have DBS Receipt
Please note a Criminal Record Check will cost £18.

Additional Information: Qualifications Beneficial but not Essential – If No Certs will need 3-5 years Aerospace Related Experience – Candidates will need to attend a Trade Test at the WA site involving drilling riveting and countersinking working with Composites

MAIN TASKS

As a Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies .

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Drilling/Reaming/Countersinking of composite and metallic components
• Set aircraft components in calibrated build jigs.
• Deburring and under head radius of aircraft components and assemblies
• Fettling using approved and calibrated setting tools
• Use of nut runners and pre-set torque guns for bolting
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIRMENTS

• Apprenticeship or recognized equivalent qualification, desirable but not essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes.
• Good hand skills and co-ordination
• Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes as required
• Self-motivated team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
• To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work
• Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages

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