Wire Person/Fitter

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a leading aerospace operation in Yeovil specialising in the manufacture and support of safety-critical aerospace systems, including Environmental Control Systems, Life Support Systems, Hydraulics Systems and Control & Data Systems. I am looking for an experienced Fitter / Wireman to join their day-shift manufacturing team, carrying out the assembly, wiring and testing of aerospace equipment to exacting engineering, customer and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fitter / Wireman with mechanical fitting and aerospace wiring experience to work within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will work as part of an empowered team, ensuring equipment is manufactured and delivered on time while maintaining the required quality and safety standards.

As a Fitter / Wireman, your responsibilities will include:

Producing aerospace products in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions

Carrying out mechanical fitting and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment

Completing aerospace wiring activities, including soldering to J standard

Carrying out crimping to IPC processing requirements

Undertaking pressure testing as required

Interpreting engineering drawings, process layouts and associated manufacturing documentation

Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including confirming assemblies meet the required quality and customer standards

Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard

Following established company processes and procedures

Maintaining a consistently high standard of Health & Safety

Working effectively within a Lean manufacturing environment

Supporting continuous improvement activities

Working collaboratively with Designers, Engineers and other members of the manufacturing teamFor this Fitter / Wireman opportunity, I am looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Aerospace wiring experience, including soldering to J standard

Crimping experience to IPC processing requirements

Knowledge and practical experience of mechanical fitting applications

Knowledge of pressure testing

An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential

An understanding of aerospace practices and the importance of safety-critical work; relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered

The ability to interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings

Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements

Good teamwork skills, flexibility and the ability to use initiative

Experience working within a customer-focused environment and achieving targets

PC literacy

A commitment to continuous improvement

The ability to consistently follow controlled company processes and proceduresFurther training will be provided where required, including company operating systems, PC skills, Manual Handling, 5S, HOS Principles and general Health & Safety.

The successful Fitter / Wireman will be required to meet the eligibility conditions associated with Export Control Licences and Technical Assistance Agreements.

This Fitter / Wireman position also requires full Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening, including:

Proof of legal right to work

UK DBS criminal records check

Drugs screeningIf you are an experienced Fitter / Wireman looking to apply your mechanical fitting, aerospace wiring and testing skills within a safety-critical aerospace manufacturing environment in Yeovil, please contact me to discuss the opportunity.

Ian Broadhurst

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