Aircraft Fitter
1 Days Old
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 activitiesAircraft 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 processesSimply 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
- Location:
- Uxbridge
- Salary:
- £35,593 /annum + £25 days holiday + pension + £1.5 x overtime
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Engineering
