Job Description
Right to Work: Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work without the need for a visa or company sponsorship (e.g., British or Irish citizenship, Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Security Clearance: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) Access NI Check in Northern Ireland.
Travel Required: Occasional travel within the UK.
Location: Belfast.
Type: Full time.
What’s In It For You: 32,495.32 – 35,367.80 (incremental increases). Overtime and shift premiums may be available – a typical experienced Fitter working overtime and shifts can earn over 40,000 per annum!
Benefits
- Holidays: 260 hours paid holiday per annum including public holidays
- Overtime: attractive rates and shift allowances
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Mental Health and Wellbeing support platform
- Life Assurance: 2x Basic Salary while a member of the Pension Scheme
- Pension: Airbus will match employee contributions between 5% and 8%
About the Role
To support extensive ramp‑up activity in our A220 composite wing programme, we are immediately seeking skilled operatives to expand our production team. This is an opportunity to join Airbus and develop your skills to a whole new level with a highly attractive salary and benefits package.
Qualifications
- Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpentry, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Panel Beater, Sheet Metal, Pattern Maker, Toolfitter, Car Body Operator, Boiler Maker, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Plumber, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Welder, Fabricator or a similar skilled trade where you have gained a Level 3 diploma.
- Four years’ experience in a skilled role in one of the aforementioned disciplines with a Level 3 (NVQ, SVQ, IMI, BTEC) in any mechanical engineering discipline (not Electrical or Electronic).
Aircraft‑fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided. After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts up to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard, and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. You will also need to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required.
Equal Opportunities
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to appointing the best candidate based upon merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Disability Support
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role. Applicants can opt‑in by selecting an option during the application submission.
Thank you for considering a career with Airbus.
Aircraft Fitter in Belfast employer: Airbus
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