Aircraft Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,367 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Aircraft Maintenance Sheet Metal Engineering Drawings Mechanical Engineering Welding Fabrication Carpentry Motor Mechanic

FULL DESCRIPTION

To support extensive ramp-up activity in our A220 composite wing programme, we are immediately seeking skilled operatives to expand our production team. This is an opportunity to join Airbus and develop your skills to a whole new level with a highly attractive salary and benefits package.

Job Description:

RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work without the need for a visa or company sponsorship (e.g., British or Irish citizenship, Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain).

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) Access NI Check in Northern Ireland

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Belfast

TYPE: Full time

Do you have a skilled trade?

Are you looking for a new challenge in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Earn £32,495.32 rising to £35,367.80, overtime and shift premiums may be available - a typical experienced Fitter working overtime and shifts can earn over £40,000 per annum!

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Limited offers a generous package of benefits including:

Holidays: 260 hours paid holiday p/a inc. public holidays

Overtime: attractive rates and shift allowances

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Mental Health and Wellbeing support platform

Life Assurance: 2x Basic Salary (whilst a member of the Pension Scheme)

Pension: Airbus will match employee contributions between 5 - 8%

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Our world is changing. And at Airbus, so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

To support extensive ramp-up activity in our A220 composite wing programme, we are immediately seeking skilled operatives to expand our production team. This is an opportunity to join Airbus and develop your skills to a whole new level with a highly attractive salary and benefits package.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

To be part of our success story, you’ll have:

completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship as: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpentry, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, 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 in a similar skilled trade where you have gained a Level 3 diploma

Or

four years’ experience in a skilled role in one of the afore mentioned disciplines with a Level 3 (NVQ, SVQ, IMI, BTEC) in any mechanical engineering discipline (not Electrical or Electronic)

Aircraft-fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided. After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts up to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

You will also need to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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Company:

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Employment Type:

Permanent

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