Ref: SYN56868

Aircraft Fitter

• Location England, South East, Greater London, Uxbridge
• Sector ManufacturingEngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £35593 per annum, Benefits: + 25 days holiday + pension + 1.5x overtime + parking + canteen + yearly bonus

Aircraft Fitter

Location: Near Uxbridge, West London
Salary: £35,593 + overtime {5+ hours per week available}
Interview Process: One-stage, onsite
Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is working on a retained basis for a UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, renowned for producing high-precision components. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability and development.

We are recruiting an Aircraft Fitter to support the build of sheet metal structures, kits, and sub-assemblies, where riveting quality, process control, and inspection discipline are critical.

This role is suited to an aircraft or structures fitter who understands riveting as a primary assembly process and is comfortable working to drawings, build instructions, and quality standards in a production environment.

Why join?

• £35,593 (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (typically 5–10 hours per week)
• Fantastic company pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Early Friday finish for improved work–life balance
• Opportunity to work on aerospace-grade precision components
• Clean, modern working environment
• Long-term role with development opportunities

 
Aircraft Fitter Duties

• Assemble sheet metal and structural sub-assemblies to engineering specifications

• Carry out riveting operations

• Work accurately from engineering drawings and build instructions
• Use jigs, fixtures, and hand tools to achieve consistent builds
• Perform self-inspection using measuring equipment and Go / No-Go gauges
• Identify and record defects or non-conformances
• Log build and inspection data using SAP
• Work to production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Support 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities

Aircraft Fitter Profile

• Strong understanding of riveting as an assembly process
• Hands-on experience with at least one of: Hand rivet gun, Press / squeeze riveting, Hammer and rivet pin methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic inspection equipment
• Awareness of quality, safety, and controlled build environments
• IT-literate and able to follow documented processes

Simply apply today to speak to one of our consultants.

Please note: candidates must be available to attend interviews in early January to be considered for this position.

All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences.

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