At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble precision components for aerospace and motorsport applications using hand tools and machinery.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturer in Salisbury with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, skill development, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in high-quality aerospace and motorsport projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical fitting or assembly, with attention to detail and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Mechanical Fitter salary: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.
Overview:
- Assemble and fit precision components for aerospace and motorsport applications
- Work from engineering drawings, specifications and job routings
- Carry out cutting, deburring, drilling, riveting, forming and mechanical assembly
- Work with stainless steel, aluminium and nickel alloys to tight tolerances
- Join a growing manufacturer with long-term development and progression opportunities
This role is with an established aerospace and motorsport manufacturing business in Salisbury, producing precision pipe, duct and fabricated assemblies for demanding customers. The Mechanical Fitter will work across detailed hand fabrication, fitting and assembly activity, ensuring products are built accurately, tested correctly and completed in line with strict quality requirements. This position suits someone with experience in aerospace fitting, sheet metal, hand fabrication or high-precision mechanical assembly.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Read and work from engineering drawings, specifications and job routings
- Carry out precision fitting, fabrication and mechanical assembly work
- Use hand tools and workshop machinery for cutting, deburring, drilling, riveting and forming
- Assemble components using mechanical techniques to tight tolerances
- Work with stainless steel, aluminium, nickel alloys and similar materials
- Operate and test spot welding equipment where required
- Carry out conductivity checks and minimum/maximum torque testing on finished products
- Maintain traceability and follow quality control procedures
- Keep work areas clean, safe and organised
- Follow company EHS procedures and maintain a safety-focused approach
What they’re looking for:
- Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Aerospace Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker or Assembly Technician
- Background in hand fabrication, mechanical assembly or precision fitting
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Confident using hand tools and carrying out detailed assembly work
- Good attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances
- Quality-focused approach with pride in producing accurate work
- Able to work well as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment
Desirable:
- Aerospace sheet metal, aircraft fitting or motorsport manufacturing experience
- Experience with stainless steel, aluminium or nickel alloy components
- Spot welding, torque testing or conductivity testing experience
- Aerospace apprenticeship or similar engineering training
- Experience working in a traceable, quality-controlled manufacturing environment
What’s on offer:
- A varied role working on precision assemblies for high-quality aerospace and motorsport applications.
- The opportunity to develop skills, broaden experience and progress within a growing manufacturing business.
- A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
If you’re interested in this role, get in touch to talk through the work, sites and shift details. Call or message Sara at Holt Engineering.
Mechanical Fitter in Salisbury employer: Holt Engineering
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