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Job Title: Fitter- Inflatables
Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience
Location: Stansted, Essex
Aeropeople have partnered with a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices who are now looking to hire a permanent Fitter- Inflatables, to be based at their site in Stansted. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site 5 days per week.
Established more than 60 years ago, the company employ more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. They are a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets. As a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices they offer specialised services for more than 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment’s.
This role is working a 39 hour week. Hours of work are Monday- Thursday: 8am- 4.30pm and Friday: 8am- 4pm. A 9 day fortnight is available to those who want it.
Main 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.
    Benefits:
  • Negotiable salary dependent upon experience
  • Overtime available at x 1.5 normal rate during the week/ x 2 normal rate at weekends
  • Company pension (6% employer/ 3% employee)
  • Salary sacrifice twice per year
  • 25 days Annual Leave (increases to 26 after 10 years’ service) plus Bank holidays
  • Option to work a 9 day fortnight
  • Westfield health allowance towards services of employee’s choosing
  • Career progression available and qualifications/ training funded by company
  • Annual pay reviews as standard/ additional pay reviews through progression
  • Early Finish on Friday
  • Free onsite parking
  • Life Assurance x 4 salary
  • Monthly Wellness Breakfast
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company days out
  • Charity events
  • Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon)
  • Long Service Awards
  • Vouchers to reward non sickness
  • Christmas vouchers
    About You:
    • 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 of interpreting and following in detail compliance manuals.
    • Working within a small team of skilled fitters, reliability, flexibility and team work are key skill requirements.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build close-knit relationships
    • Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
    • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multi task whilst maintaining a high degree of quality, workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations.
    • Strong communicator (written and verbal)
    • Positive, enthusiastic, confident and motivated
      About Aeropeople:
      Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
      Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
      During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.
      For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs

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