Sheet Metal Fabricator / Fitter Technician

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 440090
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 03/06/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £38000 - £44000 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Manufacturing
  • type iconHours: Full Time


My client in Oxfordshire is looking for a skilled Fabricator / Fitter Technician to join their team in Kidlington. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality prototype development, retrofit, and series production within a regulated aviation environment.

What you'll be doing:
* Manufacturing detailed parts from sheet metal to aviation standards
* Assembling components and inspecting subcontractor parts for compliance
* Applying protective coatings and working closely with the design team on prototype projects
* Carrying out repairs to helicopter structures using sheet metal and composite techniques
* Supporting the day-to-day operations of the hangar, including aircraft handling
* Ensuring all work aligns with safety and airworthiness standards
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation in line with industry best practices

What you'll bring:
* Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and data
* Strong manual skills and interest in DIY projects
* Reliable, calm under pressure, and well-organised with a keen eye for detail
* Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
* Knowledge of manufacturing techniques for close-tolerance sheet metal parts
* Experience with fasteners, rivets, mechanical fasteners, and adhesive bonding used in aviation
* Proficiency with Google Office and MS products

Essential qualifications and skills:
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in Fabrication
* Demonstrable work examples via photographic record
* Experience in sheet metal working, metal fabrication, or mechanical fitting
* Clean driving licence
Desirable skills:
* Aviation or composites experience
* Knowledge of SAP / Envision systems

Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
  • Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the Retirement Fund.
  • Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  • Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  • Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  • Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  • Technology (employee purchase scheme)
  • Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
  • Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  • Health-care Cash Scheme
  • Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  • Health Assessments
  • Travel Insurance
  • Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)


You must have the legal right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Shift work and travel may be required.

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