Job Description:

Our client, a leading aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, is seeking an Engineering Fitter to join its engineering team at its Cumbernauld base. This permanent role supports aircraft line and base maintenance activities, with occasional work at other operating or temporary bases, including overnight stays where required.

• Support line and base aircraft maintenance activities at Cumbernauld and other approved locations
• Assist Certifying Engineers with aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data, current regulations and industry best practice
• Complete assigned engineering tasks safely, efficiently and in line with company policies, procedures and authorisations
• Identify, document and accurately record aircraft defects following debriefs with operational crew members
• Maintain the correct use, care and condition of tooling and support equipment
• Carry out aircraft handling, refuelling, role changes and cleaning activities in support of operational requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Provide general engineering and operational support to the Engineering Department and wider business

• Experience in aircraft maintenance, aerospace engineering or a related aviation environment
• Practical engineering fitting skills and an understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of approved maintenance data, aviation regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to identify and accurately report aircraft defects and maintenance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to use, maintain and care for engineering tools and support equipment
• Willingness to work a 28-day rotating shift pattern, including occasional additional hours and travel to other bases
• Ability to work effectively with Certifying Engineers, operational crew and wider engineering teams

The role operates on a 28-day rotating shift pattern comprising 10-hour shifts across a cycle of six days on and four days off, followed by four days on and six days off. This provides an average working week of 35 hours across the cycle. Additional hours may be required to meet operational needs and may be managed through time off in lieu or overtime arrangements.

• Six weeks' annual leave entitlement, with public holidays not recognised separately
• Auto-enrolment into the company personal pension scheme, with enhanced employer contributions after one year of service
• Group life assurance cover equivalent to four times annual salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to develop a career within the aerospace MRO and aircraft maintenance sector

If you have practical aircraft maintenance experience and are seeking a permanent Engineering Fitter role in Cumbernauld, apply now to join our client's engineering team.