Airframe/Aerospace Fitter

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for an airframe fitter working at our manufacturing facility in Dukinfield.
About us
We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to a range of mainly UK based Aerospace clients for over 50 years.
About the opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly, fast paced and clean working environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days plus bank holidays.
As an Airframe Fitter, you will be involved with the assembly of our core product working with a variety of metallic structures. You’ll perform all assembly operations in line with our Standard Operating Procedures, whilst working to the approved quality standards.
You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and have the ability to ensure that the correct equipment is used and fully calibrated.
Essential Requirements:

• Must be committed to working safely and comply with the 5S standards in place.
  
• Aerospace airframe / structural assembly experience, preferably working within the aerospace industry
  
• Ability to read / understand drawings and aerospace specifications.
  
• Key processes: drilling, countersinking, riveting, use of sealants, fitting helicoils, bearing, bushes etc.
  
• Trade test to be completed as a follow up / 2nd stage interview to demonstrate ability to carry out assembly processes to aerospace quality standards.
  The hours for this role are compressed over four days working 7:00am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday.
  What we offer
  
• Competitive salary.
  
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
  
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
  
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
  
• Discounted gym membership.
  
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
  
• Cycle to work scheme.
  Diversity and Inclusion
  The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.
  All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.
  If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you