Inflatable Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stansted
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£26,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Aircraft Safety Equipment Repair Packing Skills Fault Finding Technical Manual Interpretation Compliance with OEM Instructions Health & Safety Awareness Numerical Literacy Workshop Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Inflatable Fitter

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Inflatable Fitter near Stansted. Salary £24,000 - £26,000 per annum. Full-time, on-site role.

Job Description

Overhaul and repair of various aircraft safety equipment and associated sub-assemblies; which include escape slides, rafts, life jackets, survival kits, water makers, valve & cylinder assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Disassemble, test, fault find and repair various safety equipment for slides, rafts and their sub components.
  • Reassemble a variety of safety equipment, slides, rafts and their sub components in accordance with CMM's / OHM's and OEM packing instructions.
  • Represent and positively promote the organisation at all levels.
  • Participate in training and personal development activities as required.
  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures and support Company initiatives.
  • Undertake any other reasonable tasks as may be required by the line manager or Directors.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others at all times.
  • Comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.

Requirements

  • Numerate and literate - minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
  • OEM training in maintenance and overhaul of safety equipment (highly desirable).
  • Experience of repairing and packing aircraft safety equipment (highly desirable).
  • Previous experience of working in an engineering/workshop environment (highly desirable).
  • Prior experience working of interpreting and following in detail compliance manuals.

How to Apply

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a Inflatable Fitter. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Inflatable Fitter. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection. Use the APPLY button on this page.

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