metal worker

press brake operator

painter

associate

quality engineer

Aero-Fabrications-Limited

 I worked at  Aero Fabrications for a number of years and unfortunately had a very negative experience.

Pay was inconsistent and, in my experience, not based on skill, experience, or workload. I was paid less than colleagues in similar or even less demanding roles, despite taking on more responsibility. There was little transparency or justification for these differences.

Management showed clear favouritism. Progression and recognition often seemed tied to personal relationships rather than performance, which was demotivating for those who consistently did their job well. Supervisors could also feel unapproachable at times, making it difficult to raise concerns or ask for support.

Training was minimal, with new starters largely expected to learn by shadowing others rather than receiving structured guidance. This made it harder to build confidence or perform consistently.

Employees were also expected to cover basic work-related costs themselves, including tools and uniform. This was not clearly communicated upfront, which made it feel misleading and added unnecessary financial pressure.

The benefits package was poor. Pension contributions were at the legal minimum, and overall there was little indication that employee wellbeing or retention was a priority.

There appeared to be a high turnover of staff, which affected team stability and continuity. Opportunities for progression were unclear, and promises around development did not always materialise.

The overall culture felt negative and at times divisive, with a lack of trust and support across teams. Rather than encouraging collaboration, the environment often created unnecessary tension.

Overall, the company would benefit from significant improvements in pay fairness, transparency, management practices, and workplace culture

In my honest opinion I started here with high hopes. 
In my time here I have felt singled out ignored and made to feel undervalued.
There is no actual training. No progression or support. You have to practically beg for anything. When you have been trained and signed off on something new to progress there is no guarantee that you will receive the extra pay that comes with it. 
Most management seem to be stuck in the 1940s and use intimidation tactics foul language and subtle threats and fear to undermine you and almost bully you.
If there is an issue due process is ignored and basically you are tried and sentenced without following the correct procedures. You can be punished just by word of mouth  without actual evidence to back up a complaint. You are unable to discuss or defend yourself as if you do you are met with sarcastic and almost insulting remarks
Lots of boot lickers and back stabbing. 
All in all a very toxic work environment.
Hard work has got me nowhere 



If you are looking to start a new job or career do not apply to work at aero fabrications. I worked here for 6 weeks, and I wish I never did. I received no ‘full training’ and was constantly pulled up for doing the job ‘wrong’ and then as a result my contract was quickly terminated. Utter shambles of a company. Managers are not supportive and not welcoming. They seem to not like new people. As I said DO NOT WORK HERE. They also seem to list all the benefits of the work place which are not that great to override the actual reality of the job. 

Fun place to work, hard to progress and work up the career ladder, very few opportunities to better yourself. Lots of overtime available. It's a manufacturing company and more concerned with meeting targets than helping workers.

Think aero fabrications is working hard as a company to help new employees get the training they need particularly when coming from different background's, would say they expect high quality but that said their parts are flying 38000 feet in the air.
would recommend working here if you like things to be correct and willing to learn. 

I enjoyed working with a some great people, the people make the place. to be able to work overtime was good when you have holidays coming up. you can see the company is getting busier and I felt my job was secure.

When I first started working for aero fabrications I had no previous experience in the field so I started at the bottom but with time I had progressed to a different role in the factory so if you worked hard enough you can progress

Ok place to work but the pay is awful in comparison to other local aerospace companies.although there is lots of overtime.  Little opportunity to progress unless your dad is a manager

I’ve spent 9 years here, I’ve worked hard and in return I got given opportunities. Management have been fair to be honest  and I’ve met some good colleagues along the way. I can only speak for myself, I’ve enjoyed my time here.

No respect 
Treated like a prisoner
No progression opportunities 
Zero training program everyone trains each other
Only good thing is you don't need to use yiur breaks to go to the loo 
Lots of back stabbing 
Don't trust anyone 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Metal worker 1 salary reported	£14.23 per hour
Press brake operator 2 salaries reported	£14.64 per hour
Painter 1 salary reported	£14.22 per hour
Associate 4 salaries reported	£13.45 per hour
Quality engineer 2 salaries reported	£17.88 per hour

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