Fitter
£33,795 starting Salary
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a new challenge?
Work on varied and exciting work packages, enjoy exceptional training, salary, and benefits.
This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.
At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters - and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space, and defence solutions, with safety, quality, and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas listened to, and good work is recognised.
We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.
Earn £33,795 (£18.05 per hour) rising to £36,782.72 (£19.65 per hour), overtime and shift premiums may be available.
Some of the excellent benefits on offer:
• 36-hour working week
• Generous holiday allowance
• Occupational Health onsite
• Real and exciting career opportunities
• The chance to work on new and varied work and projects
• Attractive overtime rates and shift allowances
• Generous life cover
Aircraft-fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
After initial product training, your role will involve checking kit parts to drawing schedules, manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard, and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
You'll also need to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required, at any of Short Brothers, a Boeing Company's Northern Ireland sites.
Note: Manpower is acting as Short Brothers a Boeing Company recruitment partner in this process
To be part of our success story, you'll have:
• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship as an: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal worker, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Carpenter, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Panel Beater, Sheet Metal, Pattern Maker, Toolfitter, Car Body Operator, Boiler Maker, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Plumber, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Welder, Fabricator, or in a similar skilled trade
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• Four years' experience in a skilled role, plus a relevant qualification, ie City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline.
*If you do not meet the above criteria but do have six years' experience in one of our recognised skilled areas, we will be creating a register for our Skills Enhanced programme, please fill in an application form and we will be in touch.
Completed applications must be submitted by 4pm on Thursday 20th August
The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Export Control Requirements:
This is a Non-United States Position
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Skills Required
- Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Coppersmith, Carpenter, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Welder, Fabricator, Toolfitter, Boiler Maker, etc.)
- Or four years' experience in a skilled role plus a relevant qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Willingness and ability to work a range of shifts, overtime, and onsite at Short Brothers (Northern Ireland) sites
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are presented as a standout, with a “best-in-class” 401(k), strong matching formulas, and eligibility beginning early for many roles. Administration through Fidelity and an emphasis on long-term savings signal depth and reliability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time away is described through a comprehensive policy that integrates PTO with overall compensation and incentives. Multiple forms of paid leave and time off are positioned as part of the core package.
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Aerospace protects and connects people, enables economic growth and trade, provides humanitarian relief and allows for human exploration of space. Boeing collaborates globally to support responsible growth for our industry, and we invest in innovation that improves the efficiency and sustainability of air travel and our operations.
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