Overview
Skilled Fitter (Approved Operator – Grade A)
Salary: £36,121 + (20 - 33 shift allowance depending on shift)
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 per week (half day Friday)
Join One of Ayrshire’s Largest Engineering Employers
At Spirit AeroSystems, we’re proud to be part of Ayrshire’s strong engineering heritage and future. As one of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers, we design and build major aircraft components used around the globe — including wing structures and other key assemblies for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft.
We’re looking for talented tradespeople who take pride in their craft to join our skilled fitting team at our Prestwick site. If you hold an SVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering trade, this is your opportunity to build a career with a company that values skill, precision, and personal growth.
The Opportunity
As a Skilled Fitter, you’ll play a hands-on role in the manufacture of high-quality aircraft components — from interpreting engineering drawings to completing precision assemblies, coatings, and sealing. Every day you’ll be contributing to world-class projects, working alongside experienced professionals, and helping deliver products that keep the world flying.
You’ll also have opportunities to broaden your skills through development, cross-training, and internal progression within a supportive team environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manufacture and assemble aircraft components to exacting standards
- Apply coatings and sealing in line with engineering specifications
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace
- Support colleagues and trainees where required
- Take part in continuous improvement activities and new technology initiatives
- Undertake operations and maintenance support tasks (e.g., crane use, tooling checks, vehicle movement, TPM activities)
What You’ll Bring
- A completed apprenticeship in a relevant manual or technical trade
- SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification
- Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments
- Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings
- A commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality
Why Spirit AeroSystems?
At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.
What we offer:
- 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
- Defined contribution pension (4 employee / 8 employer)
- Shift premiums up to 33 (where applicable)
- Life assurance (4x basic salary)
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
- Annual bonus linked to company performance
- Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and wellbeing support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free car parking and flexible benefits
What Happens Next
If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.
Successful applicants will be asked to complete:
- Employment reference checks
- Pre-employment medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
