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Skilled Fitter

United Kingdom, Burnley 19.07 - 25.35 GBP / Hour · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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Job Description

Morson Edge are currently looking for Skilled fitters to join a client in Burnley.

Job Responsibility

  • Fitting and assembling parts or sub-assembled structure of nacelle components observing instruction sheets, specifications and standards
  • Observing the general Environnemental, Hygiene and Safety rules
  • Making sure of the well using of fixtures, tooling’s, products and their current validity
  • Handling sub-assembled elements of nacelle components
  • Assembling per instruction sheet the parts and sub-assembled elements and inspect the work done
  • Drilling, countersinking, riveting, fastening, torquing, to design specification
  • Making sure shelf life products have lot numbers and current validity dates and report this data
  • Denouncing non conformances linked to assembling, drilling, countersinking, riveting, torquing operations and/or primary parts
  • Filling Batch cards regarding traceability of realized operations
  • Validating operations using self inspection, or delegated inspection
  • Maintaining work station, tools and work area
  • Identifying and indicating any issue in HSE matter
  • Respecting HSE rules when using individual or common means
  • Being part of continuous improvement and all the improvement plans
  • Being an Aircelle representative to the customer in case of repair or retrofit operation outside

Requirements

  • Regulation knowledge (internal, security, working schedule)
  • Aeronautical general knowledge
  • Knowledge of environment, health and safety policy and rules
  • General Knowledge of composite materials
  • Knowledge of hand tooling (drilling machine, riveting machine, drill bushing, drill, reamer, …)
  • Knowledge of fitting, assembling, fastening and riveting techniques
  • Knowledge of hole positioning rules
  • Knowledge of shimming rules
  • Knowledge of measurement tools (Vernier caliper, plug gauges, calibres,…)
  • Understanding of technical documents ( instruction sheets, process sheets, rework instructions, drawings, master layouts..)
  • Knowledge of applicable quality rules
  • Self inspection qualification
  • Time served, recognised craft / technical apprenticeship with city& guilds or ONC/HNC certificates
  • Carrying out a work of precision
  • Handling materials and tools with dexterity
  • Being autonomous in compliance with operating modes
  • Team work spirit
  • Communicating professionally
  • Being careful
  • Being rigorous
  • Assessing the impact of one’s action
  • Wearing ones PPE (personal protection equipement)
  • Using a computer

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