Skilled

Aircraft

Fitters

 

Hiring in Broughton, Wales

If you're currently working in a similar manufacturing role, and have a relevant Engineering or Aerospace

 apprenticeship, we welcome you to join the Airbus team in Broughton

What you can expect

 

As a Skilled Aircraft Fitter, you will be working as part of the aircraft wing build production team to support with the assembly and installation of components, including repair of metallic and composite materials.

 

This role requires flexibility and movement between various working environments in confined spaces, and on occasion, at height.

 

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Shifts: Double Days

 

Join us on a double-day shift, working Monday to Friday with alternating weekly shifts from 6:00am–1:00pm and 1:30pm–8:40pm. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of £47,021 and a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

 

What we're looking for

 

If you're currently working in a similar manufacturing role, and have a relevant Engineering or Aerospace apprenticeship, we welcome you to join the Airbus team in Broughton.

  • Full Apprenticeship in Aerospace or relevant Engineering discipline
  • You must also hold one of the following qualifications:
    • Indenture and City & Guilds Level 2
    • BTEC ONC or Modern Apprenticeship Certificate
    • NVQ Level 2 or 3
    • Key Skills level 2
    • City & Guilds Level 2
    • BTEC ONC in a recognised engineering field
  • Physical fitness
  • Health, Safety and Human Factors awareness
  • Team skills, innovative thinking and good communication

 

Similar roles we look for

 

We are looking for individuals who have completed an Aerospace or Engineering full Apprenticeship including the following relevant specialties:

  • Mechanical Fitting
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Shipwright
  • Automotive Technician
  • Maintenance Fitter/Electrician
  • Aero Jig Fitter
  • Toolmaker
  • Machinist
  • Fitter/Turner
  • Composite repair specialist
  • Heating/ventilation Technician (e.g. Gas Safe registered)

If you don't have an apprenticeship certificate or an indenture, check here if you qualify for a Semi-Skilled Aircraft Fitter role at Airbus

What is in it for you

Your recruitment journey

Your flightpath to becoming a Skilled Aircraft Fitter in Broughton: from application to starting out in your new career.

 

Are you thinking of applying for the Skilled Aircraft Fitter role with Airbus? Click below to discover your step-by-step recruitment journey for our roles as Skilled Fitters with Guidant Global at Airbus, Broughton.

 

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Working at Airbus

At Airbus’ Broughton site, they manufacture the wings for all Airbus’ commercial aircraft, with the exception of the A220, which sustain toughly 9,000 UK jobs.

 

It’s home to a workforce of some 6,000 highly skilled personnel, and has a proud tradition of aerospace manufacturing, dating back 80 years, having produced such aviation classics as the Wellington and Lancaster, and De Haviland’s Mosquito and Comet.

 

Broughton is conveniently located in close proximity to major road networks – specifically the A55 and M53. Distances to surround cities:

  • Chester: 7 miles
  • Wrexham: 10 miles
  • Liverpool: 18 miles
  • Warrington: 22 miles