Average Assembly Fitter salary in Gloucester

Assembly Fitter/Mechanical FitterYou will be working for a world leading aerospace manufacturer at their Gloucester site. Main responsibilities will be the assembly and testing of aerospace components and completion of any relevant administration. The ability to read engineering drawings, previous fitting/assembly experience ideally within aerospace but not necessarily. The completion of a full engineering apprenticeship or level 3 in engineering type module is required for this role. They work closely with Airbus to manufacturer high precision parts for new aircrafts. * Starting salary of: £35,700 + Shift Allowance (Approx. £44k after shift)* Permanent position* Location: Gloucester* Shifts: Days, Lates and Night shifts available as part of 2 weeks about rotation* Shift Premiums: 38.50% (Nights) and 39.75% (Lates) Working as part of a highly qualified team of professionals in a leading company for aircraft manufacturing.If you wish to be put forward for this position please forward your CV to or click apply also feel free to share if you know somebody else that might be interested.

The Role* You will be responsible for the assembly and test of aerospace components and completion of any relevant administration. You will possess the ability both to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.* In addition you will be self-motivated, flexible and be able to contribute fully to improvement activities.* The ability to read engineering drawings, previous fitting experience ideally in an Aerospace/Automotive environment, experience and understanding of working to specifications and procedures and awareness of COSHH are essential requirements of this role.Candidate skills & requirementsMust have completed a full engineering apprenticeship.* Ability to follow and understand technical drawings, specs, procedures, Test instructions, etc.*Use of hand tools in previous job roles* To learn, understand and embrace the basic principles of production flow lines / takt times.* Work to 5's and other improvement principles* Completion of relevant documentation* FOD Compliance* Assembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing.* Knowledge of flow line methodologies is an advantagePlease note, you will be expected to work shifts and also to potentially work overtime as part of this roleShifts: Days, Lates and Nights - 2 weeks aboutHours: 37 hour week.Shift premium:Day - First 45 minutes payment of 20% (1.2)Late - Premium of 25% (1.25)Weekend - Premium 45% (1.45)

Our market leading client is looking for someone with the ability to read engineering drawings, previous fitting experience ideally in an Aerospace/Automotive environment, experience and understanding of working to specifications and procedures and awareness of COSHH are essential requirements of this role. Role and Responsibilities Must have completed a full engineering apprenticeship level 3.Ability to follow and understand technical drawings, specs, procedures, Test instructions.Work to 5's standards and apply continuous improvement principles to determine best practices.Completion of relevant documentationFOD ComplianceAssembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing.Must be prepared at times to design / make tooling.You will need to perform Turning and grinding as part of this fitters role. Salary and Hours £33,483 - £37,839 plus 38.50% shift allowance for nights4 week rotating shift pattern between days and nightsDays: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 12:30pmNights: Monday - Wednesday 9:45pm - 7:30am, Thursday 9:45pm - 6:50amThere may also be availability to work afternoons and weekends which will attract shift allowances of 40% and 59% respectively.