Skilled Fitters
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£22.2 - £30.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Skilled Fitters - Airbus Assembly | Southampton
Contract Opportunity | Inside IR35 | Early & Late Shifts
Ready to work on world‑class aircraft structures?
We're recruiting experienced Skilled Fitters to join the Airbus Assembly team in Southampton. This is a hands‑on aerospace role for fitters with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards, and the mindset to operate in a specialist, safety‑critical environment.
Multiple contract roles are available on early and late shifts. All training will take place on the early shift.
The Role
You'll be supporting the build of Airbus aerospace structures, working within the Outer False Works area and contributing directly to production flow and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Precision fitting of aerospace structures
Drilling and countersinking operations
Sealant application
Safe use of jigs and fixtures
Working to COSHH and aerospace quality standards
Maintaining a clean, compliant work area
Supporting team delivery through reliability and attention to detail
What You'll Need
Strong precision engineering or fitting experience
Ability to learn specialist aerospace processes
High standards of workmanship and accuracy
A methodical approach, with good note‑taking to avoid repeat errors
A reliable, safety‑focused attitudeIdeally, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have previous aviation or aerospace assembly experience.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must:
Be eligible to live and work in the UK
Adhere to ITAR restrictions
Be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Pay Rates
PAYE
Earlies: £22.23 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £25.94 per hour
Umbrella
Earlies: £30.56 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £35.66 per hour
Shift Times
Early Shift -Mon-Thu: 06:00-14:15, Fri: 06:00-12:00
Late Shift - Mon-Thu: 14:15-22:30, Fri: 12:00-18:00
What's Next?
If you're a skilled fitter looking to work on Airbus structures and take the next step in aerospace manufacturing, apply now to be considered
Contract Opportunity | Inside IR35 | Early & Late Shifts
Ready to work on world‑class aircraft structures?
We're recruiting experienced Skilled Fitters to join the Airbus Assembly team in Southampton. This is a hands‑on aerospace role for fitters with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards, and the mindset to operate in a specialist, safety‑critical environment.
Multiple contract roles are available on early and late shifts. All training will take place on the early shift.
The Role
You'll be supporting the build of Airbus aerospace structures, working within the Outer False Works area and contributing directly to production flow and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Precision fitting of aerospace structures
Drilling and countersinking operations
Sealant application
Safe use of jigs and fixtures
Working to COSHH and aerospace quality standards
Maintaining a clean, compliant work area
Supporting team delivery through reliability and attention to detail
What You'll Need
Strong precision engineering or fitting experience
Ability to learn specialist aerospace processes
High standards of workmanship and accuracy
A methodical approach, with good note‑taking to avoid repeat errors
A reliable, safety‑focused attitudeIdeally, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have previous aviation or aerospace assembly experience.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must:
Be eligible to live and work in the UK
Adhere to ITAR restrictions
Be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Pay Rates
PAYE
Earlies: £22.23 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £25.94 per hour
Umbrella
Earlies: £30.56 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £35.66 per hour
Shift Times
Early Shift -Mon-Thu: 06:00-14:15, Fri: 06:00-12:00
Late Shift - Mon-Thu: 14:15-22:30, Fri: 12:00-18:00
What's Next?
If you're a skilled fitter looking to work on Airbus structures and take the next step in aerospace manufacturing, apply now to be considered
Reference: 225108546
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Skilled Fitters
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£22.2 - £30.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Skilled Fitters - Airbus Assembly | Southampton
Contract Opportunity | Inside IR35 | Early & Late Shifts
Ready to work on world‑class aircraft structures?
We're recruiting experienced Skilled Fitters to join the Airbus Assembly team in Southampton. This is a hands‑on aerospace role for fitters with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards, and the mindset to operate in a specialist, safety‑critical environment.
Multiple contract roles are available on early and late shifts. All training will take place on the early shift.
The Role
You'll be supporting the build of Airbus aerospace structures, working within the Outer False Works area and contributing directly to production flow and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Precision fitting of aerospace structures
Drilling and countersinking operations
Sealant application
Safe use of jigs and fixtures
Working to COSHH and aerospace quality standards
Maintaining a clean, compliant work area
Supporting team delivery through reliability and attention to detail
What You'll Need
Strong precision engineering or fitting experience
Ability to learn specialist aerospace processes
High standards of workmanship and accuracy
A methodical approach, with good note‑taking to avoid repeat errors
A reliable, safety‑focused attitudeIdeally, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have previous aviation or aerospace assembly experience.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must:
Be eligible to live and work in the UK
Adhere to ITAR restrictions
Be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Pay Rates
PAYE
Earlies: £22.23 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £25.94 per hour
Umbrella
Earlies: £30.56 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £35.66 per hour
Shift Times
Early Shift -Mon-Thu: 06:00-14:15, Fri: 06:00-12:00
Late Shift - Mon-Thu: 14:15-22:30, Fri: 12:00-18:00
What's Next?
If you're a skilled fitter looking to work on Airbus structures and take the next step in aerospace manufacturing, apply now to be considered
Contract Opportunity | Inside IR35 | Early & Late Shifts
Ready to work on world‑class aircraft structures?
We're recruiting experienced Skilled Fitters to join the Airbus Assembly team in Southampton. This is a hands‑on aerospace role for fitters with strong precision engineering fundamentals, high standards, and the mindset to operate in a specialist, safety‑critical environment.
Multiple contract roles are available on early and late shifts. All training will take place on the early shift.
The Role
You'll be supporting the build of Airbus aerospace structures, working within the Outer False Works area and contributing directly to production flow and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
Precision fitting of aerospace structures
Drilling and countersinking operations
Sealant application
Safe use of jigs and fixtures
Working to COSHH and aerospace quality standards
Maintaining a clean, compliant work area
Supporting team delivery through reliability and attention to detail
What You'll Need
Strong precision engineering or fitting experience
Ability to learn specialist aerospace processes
High standards of workmanship and accuracy
A methodical approach, with good note‑taking to avoid repeat errors
A reliable, safety‑focused attitudeIdeally, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Assembly and have previous aviation or aerospace assembly experience.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must:
Be eligible to live and work in the UK
Adhere to ITAR restrictions
Be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Pay Rates
PAYE
Earlies: £22.23 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £25.94 per hour
Umbrella
Earlies: £30.56 per hour
Lates (20% uplift): £35.66 per hour
Shift Times
Early Shift -Mon-Thu: 06:00-14:15, Fri: 06:00-12:00
Late Shift - Mon-Thu: 14:15-22:30, Fri: 12:00-18:00
What's Next?
If you're a skilled fitter looking to work on Airbus structures and take the next step in aerospace manufacturing, apply now to be considered
Reference: 225108546
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