About the role
Role: Fitter / Tester Division: Highlift Location: Wolverhampton Rates: Standard Days: £23.47 PAYE / £31.20 Umbrella Double Days: £26.87 PAYE / £35.72 Umbrella Morson are proud to be working in partnership to recruit skilled Fitter / Testers to support the Highlift programme at an Wolverhampton site. What does the role look like? Working as part of a specialist Highlift team, you will be responsible for assembling and testing high-lift actuation products and sub-assemblies. You will work to engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and acceptance test procedures within a regulated, quality-driven aerospace production environment. This is a hands-on, precision-focused role supporting the manufacture of systems used in critical aerospace and defence applications. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Assemble high-lift units and sub-assemblies using approved mechanical techniques Work from engineering drawings, manufacturing process plans and acceptance test schedules Carry out functional and acceptance testing using calibrated test equipment Accurately record test results and maintain full product traceability Apply metrology principles to verify dimensional accuracy and build standards Support hydraulic assembly and pressure testing activities Identify, report and support resolution of non-conformances Participate in fault-finding during assembly and test stages Adhere strictly to aerospace quality procedures and manufacturing standards Support stock control, tooling management and safe handling of materials Contribute to workshops, lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives What will you bring to the role? Essential Skills NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Engineering discipline (allied trades considered) Strong mechanical assembly experience within a precision manufacturing environment Good understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical actuation principles Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and process documentation Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometres, depth gauges, etc.) Experience working within a regulated Aerospace / Defence environment Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team Desirable Experience Experience assembling and testing actuation or hydraulic systems Ability to interpret mechanical and basic electrical schematics Fault-finding and diagnostic experience Flexible, calm and proactive approach within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Morson Benefits • Weekly pay • Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates • Access to Morson contractor benefits • Onsite support from the Morson team • Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation • Potential long-term opportunities supporting aerospace programmes If you are interested, please send a CV to or apply directly!