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Assembly Operative/Fitter (Aerospace)

Stansted Mountfitchet
3 weeks ago
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Stansted, Essex
Salary from £27,000 per annum + Overtime + Company Benefits + every other Friday off

Do you have experience in assembly, hands on role? Are you looking for dedicated training development and progression within a well established company within the aircraft sector?

On offer is an excellent opportunity for a Fitter to join a multibillion turnover aircraft company, to have dedicated training & development and career options with an industry leading EASA 145 facility.

You will work in a specialist team within the safety department. Duties will include disassembly, test, fault find, and repair various safety equipment from rafts, slides etc.

Ideally you will be located in a commutable distance to Stansted Airport and have experience in an production/assembly role with hands on skills which you are looking to continue to develop further.

The Role:

Disassemble, test, fault find and repair various aircraft safety equipment (inflatable slides, rafts etc)
Dedicated Training & Technical Development
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:30, every other Friday off The Person:

Assembly, hands on, manufacturing/production background
Previous experience working with flight safety equipment desirable but not essential
Previously working within aviation industry desirable but not essential

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The rates advertised are the bracket available for this position. The actual rate paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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