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2 x Earlies / 3 x Lates Earlies: 22.23 PAYE or 30.56 UMB - 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri) Lates: 25.94 PAYE or 35.66 UMB - 14:15-22:30 (Mon-Thu) / 12:00-18:00 (Fri) Role Summary Working as part of an established team within the A350 department. This role is skilled and will undertake to strip, repair and assemble aircraft components and sub-assemblies. As a Skilled Operator, your role has an increased level of self-management, empowerment and a disciplined outlook to your everyday working. Skilled status also carries the responsibility for problem solving, team working and a will to succeed with the business. Essential Responsibilities EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment without risk to health and minimising the impact to the environment. Ensure that all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and that all accidents and incidents are reported Clocking and Booking - Ensure that all required clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings) are made in an accurate and timely manner Housekeeping - Ensure that workstations are kept clean and maintained, with all tools and equipment stored correctly. Uphold a clear desk policy Quality - Ensure that all Quality standards, processes and procedures are complied with. All work is completed with care and attention minimising wastage Cost Management - Support cost reduction and management initiatives through reducing unnecessary expenditure Knowledge & Skills - Keep knowledge and training up to date for necessary operations to the best of your knowledge and belief to achieve specification and acceptable standards for your role. For example, Approved Operator (AO) stamp(s) to be kept up to date Team Working - Must actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach and mentor trainees when required, be willing to be trained in other areas Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role Role Specific Duties Will include but is not limited to: Reporting directly to the section Flow Leader, participate within a team and work with functional specialists (such as engineering, Quality, etc) to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications Read and follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC) Read and interpret engineering data, technical drawings, specifications, repair schemes, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs) and other approved maintenance data Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability Measuring and marking out of materials to carry out close tolerance hand fitting processes Precision drilling, countersink, reaming and finishing of holes in aircraft structure assemblies Application of assembly techniques including riveting, mechanical fasteners and other bonding processes Sealing and jointing techniques for environmental protection and painting, alocrome of aircraft structures Application of bush and bearing installation Application of part mark on aircraft assemblies/sub-assemblies Assembly of pipework for various types of aircraft Alignment, pressure, electrical bonding testing and functional testing Preferred Candidate Requirements NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Manufacturing, or Time-served apprenticeship in allied trades Numeracy, literacy and IT skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation, including via computer/IT equipment Good planning and problem- solving skills Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles Strong work ethic supported by a real positive attitude to succeed Excellent communication skills Demonstrate the currency and competency of the key skill codes required within department Great attention to the detail and accuracy of the task requirement Proven ability to actively participate in a team culture. To be able to work with minimal supervision Shift working required There are certain aspects of this role that require mechanical / manual lifting of parts so some lifting will be required and applicants must be capable of undertaking activities with appropriate assistance if required. Desirable Qualifications / Experience Previous experience of manufacture of complex metallic and composite structures Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Join a global leader in the design and manufacture Enjoy a choice of shift patterns and an attractive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and cash plan Be part of a company that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Assembly Fitter to join their team in Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the production of industry-leading solutions. Position Overview As an Assembly Fitter, you will play a crucial role in building and producing quality products for customers and dealers. You will ensure that the methods used to complete a product are lean, efficient, and safe, contributing to the company's mission of developing environmentally conscious, performance-focused solutions. Responsibilities - Fit and assemble fabricated parts or subassemblies - Set up hydraulic and electrical systems, including pressure testing - Install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines, as well as valves, pumps, and motors - Complete electrical tasks such as laying, connecting, and securing wiring looms - Perform fault diagnosis and ensure basic checks are completed on all electronic installs - Dismantle faulty assemblies and repair or replace defective parts - Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies - Provide support with design/development tasks through the use of engineer change notes/BOM variances - Support, offer, and complete training with peers, trainees, and colleagues Requirements - Served a technical apprenticeship or equivalent training - Good technical knowledge of the products, with a willingness to undertake training to expand knowledge - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly - The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently - Well-developed problem-solving skills - Good practical skills and excellent attention to detail - Ability to work accurately in a lean manner to ensure efficiencies in the build - Good time management skills - A good working knowledge of electrics, pneumatics, and hydraulics Benefits - Choice of shift patterns: 6.30-15.30 or 7.30-16.30 - Bereavement leave - Non-contributory life assurance - 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Pension - Cash plan At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market