Fitter - 12m FTC in Shepshed

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world; help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

A Composites Fitter assembles, fits, and finishes composite components and structures to exact aerospace manufacturing and quality requirements. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions; preparing, trimming, drilling, fastening, bonding, sealing, and aligning composite parts; and conducting in-process dimensional and visual inspections. The Composites Fitter uses precision hand and power tools, follows approved aerospace procedures and documentation requirements, and maintains strict compliance with safety, quality, material traceability, and foreign-object-debris prevention standards.

• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and 3D models.
• Prepare composite components for assembly, including trimming, sanding, deburring, cleaning, and surface preparation.
• Fit and align composite panels, skins, frames, ribs, fairings, ducts, and other aircraft structures using jigs, fixtures, and locating tools.
• Drill, ream, countersink, and install fasteners such as rivets, bolts, screws, inserts, and bonded attachments.
• Perform adhesive bonding, sealing, potting, and shimming in accordance with approved process instructions.
• Verify component dimensions, hole positions, gaps, flushness, alignment, and contour using precision measuring tools.
• Inspect work for defects such as delamination, voids, surface damage, contamination, incorrect fastener installation, or out-of-tolerance fit-up.
• Repair minor composite damage when authorized, following approved repair manuals and quality procedures.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, drill equipment, torque tools, vacuum equipment, and composite finishing tools safely.
• Maintain tool control, foreign-object-debris prevention, material traceability, and clean-work-area standards.
• Record completed operations, inspections, nonconformances, and material batch information in manufacturing documentation.
• Follow aerospace quality and regulatory requirements, such as AS9100 procedures, customer specifications, and configuration-control requirements.
• Comply with EHS practices, including PPE, chemical handling, dust control, respiratory protection, and safe use of powered equipment.
• Work closely with quality inspectors, manufacturing engineers, planners, and other assembly technicians to resolve fit, process, or quality issues.

• Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant field is required.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools including callipers, depth gages, micrometres, and other measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to read various instructions.
• Able to problem-solve using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required.

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career.

Our competitive package will include:

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.