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Posted 02 August, 2026

Skilled Fabricator

Morson Edge
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Skilled Fabricator12 Month ContractFiltonInside IR35PayCore days: £19.40 per hourStrong possibility of moving to -7-day fortnight: £24.25 per hourWorking PatternCore days: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 4:15pmStrong possibility of moving to -7-day fortnight:Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and SundayWeek 2: Thursday and Friday7:00am to 6:45pmMorson is recruiting for an experienced Skilled Fabricator to join GKN Aerospace at its Filton site on an initial 12-month contract.The role will involve using hand, electrical and pneumatic tools, along with bending machinery, to shape, form, fit and assemble metal components within specified drawing limits.Candidates will work with materials including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, producing components in accordance with strict aerospace quality, safety and manufacturing standards.Role ResponsibilitiesShape, form, fit and assemble metal components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.Use hand, electrical and pneumatic tools, bending machinery, jigs and fixtures.Work with materials including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium.Carry out fitting, swaging, measuring and general fabrication activities.Complete manufacturing work stages and update records using SAP.Check that measuring and calibrated equipment is within date before use.Identify and report defects or non-conformances to the Process Team Leader.Follow site quality, health and safety, and housekeeping procedures.Produce components accurately and to a right-first-time standard.Skills and Experience RequiredRecognised apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in fabrication, sheet metal or a related disciplineExperience working from technical drawings and tolerancesPrevious fabrication or sheet-metal experienceManufacturing or factory experienceAerospace experience would be advantageousQualification certificates must be provided with the CVAdditional InformationThe interview process will include a face-to-face interview and may include a practical trade test lasting approximately two hours.Baseline security screening, including a criminal record check, must be completed before starting.TPBN1_UKTJ