Skilled Fitters

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Our client pioneers' cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs.

On behalf of our client, AMS are currently recruiting for a high volume of skilled Fitter and Inspector positions for their Engine Overhaul Services and Assembly & Test businesses in Derby.

These skilled Fitter positions are available on initial 12-month contracts based on their Derby site with a number of shift patterns available.

As a Skilled Fitter you will be responsible for:

Purpose of the skilled Fitter / Inspector role:

• Fitting and inspecting engines using the direction of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• The skilled Fitter will raise non-conformance issues.
• Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Working in a compliant manner to ensure that products are built to the correct technical and quality specifications.
• Ensuring health & safety is kept to a high standard, at all times.
• Participating in continual review and improvement processes for the business to identify best practice.

Purpose of the P145 skilled Fitter Role:

• Fitting of Engines/Modular Assemblies using the direction of Engine Manuals, Work Instructions, Technical Information & drawings.
• The skilled Fitter will work as part of the overhaul team to strip, refurbish and rebuild Engines.
• Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Working in a compliant manner to ensure that products are built to the correct technical and quality specification in accordance with Part 145 regulations.
• Ensuring health & safety is kept to a high standard, at all times.
• Participating in continual review and improvement processes for the business to identify best practice.
• Work in collaboration with quality & engineering functions daily to ensure airworthiness is of the highest standard.

What we require from the candidate:

Education required:

• It is essential that candidates possess a recognised time-served apprenticeship OR Advanced Modern Apprenticeship within a mechanical discipline AND an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• We will also accept equivalent qualifications gained through service within the armed forces.

What we require from the candidate:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of engineering equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions correctly to achieve required product quality.
• Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate relevant fitting or inspection experience of engine components.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process basics.
• Must be able to provide all certifications before interview.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for these skilled Fitter/Inspector positions and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. If you have a preference for one of the roles, please also make this clear in your application.

Our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE pay models for these positions. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.