Fitter
// Role Summary
Boeing is seeking skilled tradespeople for a Fitter role at Short Brothers, offering comprehensive training, competitive salary, and benefits for a 36-hour week.
// Key Responsibilities
- Work on varied and exciting aerospace manufacturing projects.
- Starting salary of £33,795, rising to £36,782.72.
- Full training provided; aircraft-fitting experience not essential.
- Requires ability to read engineering drawings and work flexible shifts.
- Requires recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Based at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, in Northern Ireland.
// Role Specification
Fitter Opportunity at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company
Boeing is a global innovator committed to making the world a better place and fostering an inclusive environment for all teammates. We invite skilled tradespeople to explore a challenging and rewarding Fitter role at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
This position is within a subsidiary that excels in aerospace manufacturing, research, development, engineering services, and aftermarket business. At Short Brothers, you will contribute to designing, building, and supporting advanced aerostructures, space, and defence solutions, prioritizing safety, quality, and trust.
Role Responsibilities:
- Checking kit parts against drawing schedules.
- Manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to high standards.
- Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
Aircraft-fitting experience is not a prerequisite, as full training will be provided. You will need to interpret engineering drawings and be adaptable to working a range of shifts, including overtime as required, across Short Brothers' Northern Ireland sites.
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting salary of £33,795, potentially rising to £36,782.72.
- Overtime and shift premiums may be available.
- A 36-hour working week.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Onsite Occupational Health services.
- Real and exciting career development opportunities.
- The chance to work on diverse and innovative projects.
- Attractive overtime rates and shift allowances.
- Generous life cover.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship in one of the following fields: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Carpenter, 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.
- OR Four years of experience in a skilled role, coupled with a relevant qualification such as City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline.
A register for our Skills Enhanced programme is being created for individuals with six years of experience in a recognised skilled area who may not meet the above criteria. Please apply to be considered.
Application Deadline: 4pm on Thursday 20th August.
Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from Catholics and females who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Note: Manpower is acting as Short Brothers a Boeing Company recruitment partner for this process.