Location: Western Approach, Bristol
Contract: 6-Month Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Core Nights
Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Required Prior to Start
Rates
Training / Core Days
£19.16 per hour
Core Nights – Before Stamp Approval
£25.49 per hour PAYE
Core Nights – Once Stamp Gained
£26.62 per hour PAYE
Typically achieved within 3–6 months
Overtime
Weekdays
£28.75 per hour
£30.03 per hour once stamped
Weekends
£38.33 per hour
£40.04 per hour once stamped
Overview
A stronger shift. Better rates. A programme with serious scale.
Morson Edge is recruiting Skilled Fitters to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme in Western Approach, Bristol.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest aircraft structures programmes, working within a highly skilled production environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of everything produced.
The Core Days / Core Nights shift pattern provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a major Aerospace manufacturing environment, with the potential to move onto the core night shift following training.
Shift Pattern
Training (around 2 weeks) – Core Days
Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Paid at £19.16 per hour.
Core Nights
Monday – Wednesday: 20:00 – 06:00
Thursday: 19:00 – 04:30
9.5 hours paid per night, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
The Role
You will operate as a multi-skilled Aircraft Fitter carrying out structural assembly activities on metallic aircraft components within a wing assembly environment. All successful candidates will complete a composite structures trade test onsite covering drilling, riveting, countersinking, and bolting.
Key Responsibilities
Percussion riveting
Drill, ream, and countersink panels using Vanmar tooling
Set structures within build jigs
Deburr aircraft structures
Fettle components using approved setting tools
Carry out localised treatment touch-up on aluminium structures
Operate CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
Ensure right-first-time quality standards
Complete work phase clearance through SAP
Highlight non-conformances to the Process Team Leader
Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
Requirements
Level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
OR
NVQ Level 2 with 3–5 years Aerospace experience
Experience
Previous aircraft production or aerospace manufacturing experience
Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Comfortable working within small teams
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated and quality focused
Trade Test
Candidates will be required to attend a metallic structures trade test onsite covering:
Drilling
Riveting
Countersinking
Bolting
The Setting
Large-scale aircraft structures programme
Long-term contract opportunity
Strong earning potential
Established Aerospace manufacturing environment
Modern production facilities
Professional and supportive team culture
A stronger rate.
A smarter shift.
A programme built for the long haul.
If you’re an experienced Aerospace Fitter looking for a contract that offers both earning potential and stability, this is one to consider
Salary description
£25.49 - £26.62 per hour