Metrologist - Skilled Fitter

Job Description

RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work without the need for a visa or company sponsorship (e.g., British citizenship, Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain).

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

LOCATION: Filton

TYPE: Full time - 4 Day Shift (Mon-Thurs), 35 hrs

What’s In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week consisting of a Mon‑Thurs shift pattern.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

How You Will Contribute To The Team

We are looking for a Skilled Aircraft Fitter to join our team, with a focus on Metrology. If successful, you will be part of the production team within the Filton Plant Operations environment, with the opportunity to work on A400M Wing Manufacture, A350 Gear Beam and R&T activities.

• Be experienced in reading technical drawings i.e., the geometric characteristics and their symbols.
• Apply the metrology process from start to finish, define the datum structure from key aircraft key features, using interface and frontier drawing and Catia platforms.
• Fitting and assembly of aircraft components.

About You

• Candidates with a Metrology background will bring valuable experience to the Manufacturing environment.
• Evidence of achievement of Level 3 time served qualification within an Electrical field, typically evidenced by a full Certificate of Modern Apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of NVQ Level 3 and a Level 3 Vocationally Related Academic Qualification.
• You will need to be flexible and have a strong focus on Safety and Quality.
• Ability to follow complex documentation and design procedures accurately.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Assembly & Integration

Legal & Diversity Statements

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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