Aircraft fitter pay in Manchester September 2023

Mechanical fitters have the job of putting together large machines.

Some mechanical fitters specialise in particular things, like factory machines, planes or cars.

Other names for mechanical fitters are:

• Fitters
• Plant fitters
• Auto fitters
• Pipe fitters
• Mobile fitters

This type of job might involve:

• Getting raw materials ready
• Following plans
• Using specialist tools to make parts for the machines
• Assembling machine parts together
• Inspecting and repairing machines
• Following health and safety procedures

You may work in a workshop.

If you want to apply for a mechanical fitters job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, a Level 2 or 3 certificate, or a relevant apprenticeship
• A Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) safety certificate
• The right to work in the UK