Fitter

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life

Fitter

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job ID 2026-17073 Category Engineering - Industrial
Role Type Onsite
Post Date Oct. 09, 2026

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

£33,795 starting Salary

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a new challenge?

Work on varied and exciting work packages, enjoy exceptional training, salary, and benefits.

This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters - and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space, and defence solutions, with safety, quality, and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Earn £33,795 (£18.05 per hour) rising to £36,782.72 (£19.65 per hour), overtime and shift premiums may be available.

Responsibilities

• Checking kit parts to drawing schedules
• Manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard
• Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

Requirements

• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship as an: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Motor Mechanic, Sheet Metal worker, Coach Builder, Coppersmith, Aircraft Technician, Carpenter, Mechanical & Maintenance Fitter, Panel Beater, Sheet Metal, Pattern Maker, Toolfitter, Car Body Operator, Boiler Maker, Machinist, Pipe Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Plumber, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Welder, Fabricator, or in a similar skilled trade
• Four years’ experience in a skilled role, plus a relevant qualification, ie City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline.

*If you do not meet the above criteria but do have six years’ experience in one of our recognised skilled areas, we will be creating a register for our Skills Enhanced programme, please fill in an application form and we will be in touch.

Nice to Have

• Aircraft-fitting experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

We Offer

• 36-hour working week
• Generous holiday allowance
• Occupational Health onsite
• Real and exciting career opportunities
• The chance to work on new and varied work and projects
• Attractive overtime rates and shift allowances
• Generous life cover

About the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Completed applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 30th October

The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position