Aircraft engineering Work, Jobs in Birmingham (with Salaries)

Fitter Tester (Aftermarket)
Safran —Wolverhampton
- £45,818.26 a year
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialisation M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Project management
GS Assembly & Test Technician
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Welding/Shop Engineer - Safety Systems
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Coventry
- Full-time
- Welding
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Manufacturing Engineer - NPI M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Project management
- Annual leave
Quality Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace —Redditch
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Machinist M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Annual leave
5h
Full Stack Developer
GKN Aerospace —Birmingham
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
A & T Technician
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Bench Hand
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Coventry
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
7d
MRO Technician - Electronics
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Coventry
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Production Controller M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
14d
HVAC Engineer
Safran —Wolverhampton
- From £44,567.17 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- HVAC
Digital Operations Data Visualisation Specialist
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Oracle
- SQL
- Continuous improvement
Manufacturing Engineer - Machining M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Maintenance Supervisor
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Leadership
Service & Repair Technician
Honeywell Aerospace —Redditch
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
1d
Manual Cylindrical Grinder
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- £42,161.02 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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CNC Machinist
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Engineer M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- CAD
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave

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Fitter Tester (Aftermarket)

Safran -
Wolverhampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£45,818.26 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Schematics
Computer skills
NVQ

Full job description

Published 06.16.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician

# 2026-182086

Published 06.16.2026

Job Description

Fitter Tester
Wolverhampton
Onsite
Base Salary - £45,818.26 per annum + 14.5% Shift Premium (approx. £52,461)

Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking a Fitter Tester to join an established Aftermarket manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Assembling/disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions. This includes working Military legacy products, collaborating closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support product release and delivery.

This is a shift-based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.

Double Days Shift Pattern - Alternating

Week 1
0600-1330 Mon-Thurs and 0600-1300 Fri
Week 2
1245-2100 Mon-Thurs and 1000-1400 Fri

This role attracts a shift premium which of 14.5%

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Assembling/disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions.
Identifying proper and improper fits, alignments and condition of components.
Ensuring adherence to relevant quality procedures and standards.
Following route cards, work instructions and engineering drawings.
Works order completion and stamping.
Performing basic measurement techniques and using hand gauging tools.
Cleaning, protecting and preparing parts
Highlighting and declaring non-conformances; supporting quality with disposition activity.
Completing paperwork and system transactions for completed work.
Supporting general team duties including 5S and continuous improvement.
Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with EH&S procedures

Job Requirements

Must be able to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics that identify and explain the function of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
Proven problem solving skills and experience/exposure to lean manufacturing.
Identifying non-conformances
Apprentice trained or time served (NVQ level 3) would be an advantage
Ability to use hand and machine tools.
Self-motivated.
Able to work with little or no supervision.
Proven ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal a must.
Basic computer skills are an asset.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress

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aircraft engineering jobs in birmingham

Fitter Tester (Aftermarket)

Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialisation M-F

GS Assembly & Test Technician

Welding/Shop Engineer - Safety Systems

Manufacturing Engineer - NPI M-F

Quality Engineer

Machinist M-F

Full Stack Developer

A & T Technician

Bench Hand

MRO Technician - Electronics

Production Controller M-F

HVAC Engineer

Digital Operations Data Visualisation Specialist

Manufacturing Engineer - Machining M-F

Maintenance Supervisor

Service & Repair Technician

Manual Cylindrical Grinder

CNC Machinist

Manufacturing Engineer M-F

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