Metrologist - Skilled Fitter
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Join Airbus as a Skilled Aircraft Fitter in Filton, specializing in Metrology for A400M and A350 production. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance.
// Key Responsibilities
- Skilled Aircraft Fitter role with a focus on Metrology.
- Work on A400M Wing Manufacture, A350 Gear Beam, and R&T activities.
- Requires experience in reading technical drawings and applying metrology processes.
- Full-time position with a 4-day shift pattern (Mon-Thurs, 35 hours).
- BPSS and Export Control checks required.
- Based in Filton with excellent benefits and development opportunities.
// Role Specification
About the Role
We are seeking a Skilled Aircraft Fitter with a strong focus on Metrology to join our production team at the Filton Plant Operations. In this role, you will contribute to the manufacture of A400M Wings, A350 Gear Beams, and engage in Research & Technology (R&T) activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Be experienced in reading technical drawings, including geometric characteristics and their symbols.
- Apply the metrology process from start to finish, defining datum structures from key aircraft features using interface and frontier drawings, and Catia platforms.
- Perform fitting and assembly of aircraft components.
What You'll Bring
- A Metrology background is highly valued in our manufacturing environment.
- Evidence of a Level 3 time-served qualification within an Electrical field (e.g., Certificate of Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3 and Vocationally Related Academic Qualification).
- Flexibility, with a strong focus on Safety and Quality.
- Ability to accurately follow complex documentation and design procedures.
What We Offer
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts, and more.
- Work / Life Balance: 35-hour week with a Mon-Thurs shift pattern.
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, with opportunities for internal and international mobility.
- Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP and mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, and on-site canteen/coffee shop.
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, and purpose-built maternity rooms.
- Inclusive Environment: Access to wellbeing and multi-faith rooms, and participation in Employee Representative Groups covering various diversity areas.
Right to Work
Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. Sponsorship is not available for this role.