Aircraft technician Work, Jobs in Wolverhampton, Eng (with Salaries)

Fitter Tester (Aftermarket)
Safran —Wolverhampton
- £45,818.26 a year
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
5d
Assembly and Test Team Leader - GS and OE
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Test Systems Commissioning Technician
Moog Inc. —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- Engineering
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Continuous Improvement Lead
Eaton —Redditch
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
5d
Examinierter Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger* im Bordhospital
TUI Group —Birmingham
- From £19,552 a year
- Weekend availability
- Military
- Maintenance
- Classroom experience
- 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
5 days ago

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

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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Stafford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England United Kingdom

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