Composite Fitter
2025-06-09
Full Time
Temporary
Skilled Composite Fitter / Yeovil / £20.59
Our client, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation are looking for a Skilled Composite Fitter to join their aerospace manufacturing team. This role is essential to the production and inspection of high-integrity aircraft assemblies. You'll work across a variety of specialist areas, contributing to the safety and performance of critical components.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture of vital assemblies, components, and sub-assemblies
- Clean Room composite lay-up and material processing
- Autoclave operations
- Vapormatt and pre-treatment processes
- Machine tool and roto-peening
- Process baths and press operations
- Final assembly, caulking, fettling, and repair
- Test specimen manufacture and DIA operations
Essential Skills & Experience
- Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or aerospace discipline
Proficient in:
- Composite lay-up and draping
- Traditional fitting and machining
- Caulking and sealing to high standards
- Operating plant and machinery (e.g., presses, fixtures)
Strong understanding of:
- Engineering drawings and composite definitions
- WHPS specifications and process control
- Quality Operating Systems and Planning Manuals
- Certifications/Training:
- AQS Techniques
- Manual Handling
- Crane Operation
- Health & Safety
Key Attributes
- High attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team-oriented with a quality-first mindset
Shift Pattern
- Early Shift: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00, Friday 06:00-12:00
- Late Shift: Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00, Friday 12:00-18:00
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Industrial
Assembly Operatives
BBBH691542 - Chesterfield
Yeovil - Somerset
Up to £20.59 per hour
GBP
per hour
Skilled Composite Fitter / Yeovil / £20.59
Our client, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation are looking for a Skilled Composite Fitter to join their aerospace manufacturing team. This role is essential to the production and inspection of high-integrity aircraft assemblies. You'll work across a variety of specialist areas, contributing to the safety and performance of critical components.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture of vital assemblies, components, and sub-assemblies
- Clean Room composite lay-up and material processing
- Autoclave operations
- Vapormatt and pre-treatment processes
- Machine tool and roto-peening
- Process baths and press operations
- Final assembly, caulking, fettling, and repair
- Test specimen manufacture and DIA operations
Essential Skills & Experience
- Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or aerospace discipline
Proficient in:
- Composite lay-up and draping
- Traditional fitting and machining
- Caulking and sealing to high standards
- Operating plant and machinery (e.g., presses, fixtures)
Strong understanding of:
- Engineering drawings and composite definitions
- WHPS specifications and process control
- Quality Operating Systems and Planning Manuals
- Certifications/Training:
- AQS Techniques
- Manual Handling
- Crane Operation
- Health & Safety
Key Attributes
- High attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team-oriented with a quality-first mindset
Shift Pattern
- Early Shift: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00, Friday 06:00-12:00
- Late Shift: Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00, Friday 12:00-18:00
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
1 Soresby Street
CHESTERFIELD,
Derbyshire
S40 1JW
Tel: 01246 204 524
Fax: 01246 272 022
E-mail: Chesterfield@gigroup.com
Twitter: @GiJobsChesfield