Fitter - Assembly and Test

About us:

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to join our Engineering Team!

As an Assembly & Test Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, precise, and high-quality assembly and testing of fuel and oil bypass valves and associated aerospace components. This is a hands-on engineering role in a clean, safety-critical environment, supporting the production of equipment used in next-generation commercial aircraft.

You'll work to tight tolerances, follow aerospace quality standards, and carry out both mechanical assembly and performance testing using industry-grade rigs and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly and testing of heat exchangers including pressure relief valves
• Conduct airflow, water flow, and pressure testing on completed units
• Perform simulation testing using advanced flow rigs to replicate aircraft performance
• Operate various testing systems, including:
• Water tank pressure testing to detect leaks
• Hydraulic and pneumatic rigs for oil and fuel flow testing
• Flush rigs and secondary test stations for full-cycle verification
• Record and report results accurately in compliance with aerospace industry standards
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance in all activities

Skills:

• Previous experience in automotive or aerospace, precision manufacturing, or engineering assembly/test
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with fluid systems or valve assemblies
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Comfortable working with hydraulic and pneumatic testing systems
• Be a problem solver and team player with a proactive mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks

Benefits:

Free car parking, Competitive pay package, Career progression opportunities, Pension up to 10% company contribution, Holiday 25 plus stats, Subsidized canteen with Starbucks, Life Assurance, ACIP, (Annual Cash Incentive) Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing, Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services, Income Protection, Business Resource Groups, and Volunteering day off.