Skilled Fitter

Skilled Fitter - Airbus Assembly (Outer False Works)

Contract: Contract Opportunity

Shift: Earlies | Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) | 06:00-12:00 (Fri)

Rate: £30.56 Umbrella / £22.23 PAYE + holiday

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, adhere to ITAR restrictions, and be able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance (BPSS).

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Skilled Fitter to support Outer False Works on a major Airbus assembly programme. This role suits someone with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards of workmanship, and a willingness to learn within a specialist aerospace environment. Training is available for the right engineering background. Ideally, applicants will hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have prior experience in aviation or aerospace assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision fitting of aerospace structures within the Outer False Works area


• Drilling and countersinking operations


• Sealant application


• Working safely with jigs and fixtures


• Adhering to COSHH and aerospace quality requirements


• Maintaining an organised, compliant work area


• Supporting production flow through teamwork and reliability

What You'll Need

• Strong precision engineering / fitting experience


• Ability to learn and adapt to specialist aerospace processes


• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail


• Methodical approach with the ability to take notes and avoid repeat errors


• Reliable, safety-focused mindset

What’s My Next Step? If you're a skilled fitter with strong engineering fundamentals looking to work on Airbus structures, apply now to be considered

Organization: Matchtech

Department: Engineering

Place: UK, Southampton, Hampshire, SO141ND

GeoCoordinates: 50.904999, -1.403230

Job Reference

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Last Updated: 2026-04-29T19:34:19

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Job Title: Skilled Fitters - Airbus Assembly (Outer False Works) Contract: Contract Opportunity Shift: Earlies | Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) | 06:00-12:00 (Fri) Rate: £30.56 Umbrella / £22.23 PAYE + holiday Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, adhere to ITAR restrictions, and be able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance (BPSS). The Opportunity We're recruiting an experienced Skilled Fitter to support Outer False Works on a major Airbus assembly programme. This role suits someone with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards of workmanship, and a willingness to learn within a specialist aerospace environment. Training is available for the right engineering background. Ideally, applicants will hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have prior experience in aviation or aerospace assembly. Key Responsibilities Precision fitting of aerospace structures within the Outer False Works area
Drilling and countersinking operations
Sealant application
Working safely with jigs and fixtures
Adhering to COSHH and aerospace quality requirements
Maintaining an organised, compliant work area
Supporting production flow through teamwork and reliability What You'll Need Strong precision engineering / fitting experience
Ability to learn and adapt to specialist aerospace processes
High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
Methodical approach with the ability to take notes and avoid repeat errors
Reliable, safety-focused mindset What's My Next Step? If you're a skilled fitter with strong engineering fundamentals looking to work on Airbus structures, apply now to be considered