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Airframe Fitter

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Full Benefits Package

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Dukinfield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP β‰ˆ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Airframe Fitter

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established industry experts and due to a long-term customer requirement, have permanent vacancies for Airframe Fitters working in our manufacturing facility in Dukinfield.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 40 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly, fast paced and clean working environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

About the opportunity

As an Airframe Fitter, you will be involved with the assembly of our core product working with a variety of metallic structures. You’ll perform all assembly operations in line with our Standard Operating Procedures, whilst working to the approved quality standards.

You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and have the ability to ensure that the correct equipment is used and fully calibrated.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience in Aircraft fitting/assembly

  • Time served mechanical fitter with a solid mechanical engineering background

  • Completed a city and guilds qualification or equivalent

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions

  • Ability to work to tight tolerances

The hours for this role are compressed over four days working 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.

  • Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

  • Purpose built sites with free parking.

  • Discounted gym membership.

  • Excellent career development opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

πŸ›οΈ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

βš–οΈ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Airframe Fitter roles across Hyde Details Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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