Job Title: Pipe Fabricator
Location: Gloucester
Job Type: Permanent
Who We Are & What's on Offer
We're looking for a Skilled Pipe Fabricator (Landing Gear Systems) to join our high-performing team in Gloucester - helping build the complex pipework that keeps world-class landing gear systems moving.
If you've got hands-on experience in tube bending, pipe fabrication, and can work to the tightest tolerances - we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
As a Skilled Pipe Fabricator, you'll be using both conventional and CNC equipment to bend, fabricate, and test high-performance pipe assemblies.
This role is all about precision - every bend, weld, and swage matters. You'll also support the landing gear assembly line and help improve production processes across the board.
Your day-to-day:
- Preparing jigs, tools, test equipment, and workstations
- Operating CNC and manual machines for tube/pipe bending and swaging
- Fabricating and assembling pipes to exact aerospace specs
- Performing pressure tests, intermediate checks, and defect inspections
- Following detailed technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
- Supporting assembly line operations as needed
- Driving continuous improvement in quality, cycle time, and safety
What you bring to the table:
You're a fabricator who knows how to bend it right the first time. You take pride in precision, safety, and top-notch workmanship - and you've got the skills to back it up.
Must-haves:
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline or time-served apprenticeship
- Proven experience in pipe fabrication and tube/pipe bending (manual and/or CNC)
- Strong understanding of aerospace or mechanical engineering environments
- Ability to follow technical drawings, work instructions, and test specs
- Familiar with dimensional inspection and self-checking
- Working knowledge of 5S, Lean, or Six Sigma principles
- Awareness of Foreign Object Damage (FOD) risks and quality control standards
Nice to have:
- CNC programming experience
- Previous experience in aerospace, defence, or other high-precision sectors
Why join us?
- Early Fridays: Four-and-a-half-day week - finish early every Friday
- Generous leave: 25 days' holiday + UK bank holidays, with options to buy/sell
- Extra rewards: Annual bonus & share scheme options
- Peace of mind: Up to 8% matched pension + life assurance (4x salary)
- Everyday perks: Free parking (EV chargers), subsidised canteen, showers & bike storage
- Tailored benefits: Flexible options to suit your lifestyle
Like working with precision under pressure?
Hit apply and join a team that's engineering the future of flight - one pipe at a time.
