Job summary

Our Aerospace Client who specialises in aircraft landing and braking systems are currently looking for a Spares Assembly Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis, in Gloucester.

Key skills required for this role

Machinist, Assembly Fitter

Important

Machining Background + Assembly / Fitting Experience

Job description

At our Gloucester site we design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including a range of Airbus and Boeing airlines, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. For over 85 years, we have been at the forefront of landing gear technology, contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

What will I be doing?

You will:

• Undertake sub-assembly work, to include Heat & freeze bushes, wire locking, fitting wire inserts.
• Undertake assembly of complex units and landing gear for legacy programmes
• Perform machining operations to support the fitting role, including turning and grinding
• Working in conjunction with Manufacturing engineering and quality teams, have ability to problem solve and develop methods, and build schedules for assembly of legacy landing gear assemblies.
• Apply relevant sealants
• Accurately complete relevant documentation and routing cards
• Assembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing
• Carry out some electrical and hydraulic testing
• Gauge calibration
• Comply to FOD requirements and ensure area meets required standards
• Work to 5's standards

You will have the opportunity to apply continuous improvement principles to determine best practices.

What will we give you?

• Excellent shift premiums
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Profit sharing annual bonus
• Our Shares scheme
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, Costa, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

Shift information

Shift work will be required on a 4-shift, 4 week rotation.

This will include:

• Dayshift
• Nightshift - Premium payment - 38.5% of salary
• Bridging shift - Premium payment - 39.75% of salary
• Weekend shift - Premium payment - 59.02% of salary
• You may also be required to work a 5th shift - Premium Payment - 48.7% of salary

Job Requirements

• You will have a Modern Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent
• You will have previous fitting, machining and tooling experience, ideally in an Aerospace/Automotive environment.
• Ability to follow and understand technical engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and test instructions.
• You will be self-motivated, flexible and be able to contribute fully to improvement activities.
• Electrical experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Why us?

We were ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.