Airframe / Engine / Sheet Metal Fitter

Airframe Fitter Long-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Cambridge, CB5 8RX Pay: 27.97 PAYE / 38.48 Umbrella Contract: 12-month rolling (approx. 3 years of work) Start Date: ASAP (later starts available) Shift Pattern: 5-5-4, 07:0018:00 Hours: ~40 hours per week + regular overtime Morson Edge are recruiting for experienced Airframe Fitters to support a major, long-term aircraft maintenance and modification programme based in Cambridge. This is a rare opportunity to secure stable, long-term contract work in a highly regarded Aerospace environment, offering consistent hours, regular overtime, and involvement in complex aircraft programmes over multiple years. The Role: Reporting to a Technician or Team Leader, you'll carry out aircraft structural and mechanical maintenance activities in line with approved documentation, quality standards, and safety procedures. The work is varied, hands-on, and technically engaging, covering maintenance, modification, and repair tasks on large transport aircraft. Key Responsibilities: Carry out aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair activities to approved work instructions Remove and install aircraft components, parts, and panels Perform structural repairs and mechanical maintenance tasks Work in confined spaces, including fuel tanks where required Assist with aircraft movement, jacking, and trestling activities Interpret work cards, drawings, blueprints, and manufacturer data Accurately complete aircraft documentation and time recording Maintain high standards of tool control, documentation, and certification Clean aircraft, components, parts, and tooling to support inspection and maintenance Assist with testing of aircraft parts using gauges and instruments Operate cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment safely Order materials, parts, and equipment when required Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks Support continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Capabilities Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Confident working as part of a skilled maintenance team High levels of integrity and professionalism Good problem-solving ability and proactive approach Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Proven experience maintaining large transport aircraft Experience with maintenance checks, structural repairs, component maintenance, and flight control rigging C-130 experience advantageous but not essential What's on Offer Long-term contract with up to 3 years of work Competitive rates with consistent overtime available Stable shift pattern and predictable workload Opportunity to work on complex, high-value aircraft programmes Secure role within a well-established Aerospace organisation TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-08