Composite Fitter

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday

On-Site: Yes

We are seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to support the manufacture, repair, and assembly of composite structures within the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on skills in bonding, riveting, and precision fitting, with experience working to aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and fit aerospace composite components.
• Carry out composite lay-up, trimming, drilling, and finishing operations.
• Perform bonding operations using adhesives, films, and structural bonding techniques.
• Conduct riveting and mechanical fastening to aerospace specification.
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all components meet required aerospace quality and inspection standards.
• Perform rework and repairs on composite structures as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Composite Fitter / Laminator / Aircraft Fitter in the aerospace industry.
• Strong competency in bonding, riveting, drilling, and fitting of composite and metallic components.
• Ability to interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality requirements.

What we offer:

• Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleague's health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services