Aircraft Fitter

Airbus Belfast Limited

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Base: £32,495.32 - £35,367.80; overtime/shifts: po...
Skilled trade apprenticeship or experience
Ability to read engineering drawings
Willingness to work shifts and overtime
Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis without sponsorship

Job Summary

  • Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
  • The role involves checking kit parts up to drawing schedules and manufacturing aerospace hardware to a high standard.
  • Employees receive 260 hours of paid holiday per annum plus pension contributions matched by Airbus between 5-8%.

Matching Summary

Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Salary

Base: £32,495.32 - £35,367.80; Overtime/Shifts: Potential earnings over £40,000; Benefits: 260 hours holiday, pension match, life assurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Skilled trade apprenticeship or experience
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Willingness to work shifts and overtime
  • Pass BPSS and Export Control security checks

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in composite manufacturing
  • Commitment to sustainability goals
  • Interest in zero-carbon flight technology

Key Requirements

  • Recognized engineering apprenticeship (Level 3)
  • Four years skilled trade experience with Level 3 qualification
  • Unrestricted UK right to work status
  • Non-electrical mechanical engineering background

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted right to work in UK (e.g., British/Irish citizenship, Settled Status, ILR)

Tailored Resume

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