Overview

　　Grade A Fitter £35,137 plus shift allowance (where applicable)

　　Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

　　Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business and regional jets.Help shape the future of aerospace and take your career to new heights!

　　Role Purpose

　　We’re currently seeing an increase in production and continually looking for Skilled Fitters to join our existing teams now and into the future.

　　In this role, you’ll be responsible for the complete manufacturing of components, application of protective coatings and sealing as required to engineering defined standards, using both recognised manual and automated technologies. You’ll also undertake Operations support roles as required and provide guidance and support to other areas of the business as and when necessary.

　　Approved Operator Grade A

　　This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:

　　37 hour working week (half day Friday)

　　Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable

　　Overtime at time and a half, where applicable

　　33 days holiday per year, rising with service

　　Annual Bonus related to company performance

　　Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)

　　Virtual GP Service 365 days per year

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　A wide range of flexible benefits

　　Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)

　　Professional development and growth

　　Free car parking

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　　Responsibilities

　　Assist in the manufacture of aircraft components built to customer specifications within agreed budget and timescales

　　Personally responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the individual and others

　　Personally responsible for the cleanliness and housekeeping suitable for the manufacture of high quality aircraft components within their work area

　　Reading and interpreting engineering instructions and meeting the agreed customer specifications

　　Personally responsible for ensuring and certifying that the quality of his/her work consistently meets specific standards required by the Company

　　Personally responsible for the oversee as required of other operators and trainees work to the correct specification

　　Working within a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiencies to meet the changing needs of our market.

　　Undertake Operations Support roles which may take the form of Fork Lift Truck, or other Specialist Vehicle Driving, Crane Usage & Master Movers, Aircraft and component cleaning & preparation, Aircraft Sealing, Laser Shoot etc

　　Undertake Maintenance Support Tasks which may take the form of Robotic Diagnostic Checks, General TPM Checks, oils and levels, tools, jig pins etc

　　Undertake any other duties including ancillary tasks as outlined in the Approved Operator Agreement.

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge, Skills and Experience

　　Successful applicants will hold an apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, accredited by a recognized governing body. The candidate should hold an SVQ Level 3 in their trade (or equivalent educational standard)

　　Recognised Engineering background through completion of craft/technical apprenticeship or relevant work experience

　　Good communication skills

　　Ability to read technical drawings

　　Work on own initiative or as part of team as required

　　Closing Date; Friday, 12th April 2024 at 12pm

　　Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.