Job Title: Fabricator
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview – Fabricator
Are you a skilled fabricator or fitter with strong hands‑on ability and a passion for precision engineering? Do you enjoy working on complex assemblies and seeing your work contribute to real‑world, high‑performance applications?
Our client, a leading aerospace engineering organisation, is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter to join their team. This role focuses on the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of aircraft components, supporting both prototype development and in‑service maintenance.
Working in a highly regulated aviation environment, you will play a key role in ensuring aircraft safety, quality, and compliance, contributing directly to bespoke engineering solutions across civil and military applications.
Key Responsibilities – Fabricator
- Manufacture detailed components from sheet metal in line with engineering drawings and aviation standards.
- Inspect parts supplied by subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
- Assemble and fit components, including the use of rivets, fasteners, and bonding techniques.
- Carry out structural repairs to aircraft using sheet metal and composite methods.
- Apply protective coatings as required.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams on prototype and modification projects.
- Support hangar operations, including aircraft handling and general workshop duties.
- Ensure all work complies with safety, airworthiness, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with best practice principles.
- Work both independently and collaboratively depending on project requirements.
Key Experience & Qualifications – Fabricator
- Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Fabrication or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in sheet metal work, fabrication, mechanical fitting, or similar hands‑on engineering roles.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical data.
- Strong manual skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within the aerospace or aviation sector.
- Knowledge of aircraft fasteners, riveting, and bonding techniques.
- Experience working with composites.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
Benefits – Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance (single cover).
- Company pension scheme.
- Bonus and share incentive schemes (subject to eligibility).
- Cycle to work scheme and employee purchase programmes.
- Health cash plan and insurance options.
- Travel insurance and retail discounts.
- Access to financial and legal advisory services.
To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed).
