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Fitter / Tester

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Full Benefits Package

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Wolverhampton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
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Position Overview & Specifications

Date Posted:

2023-03-15

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Company performance bonus scheme

  • Pension scheme- up to 10% employer contribution

  • Private medical insurance

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships etc)

Fitter Tester - Role Summary:

Collins Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton are currently recruiting for a Fitter Tester who will evaluate, build and test units and sub-assemblies using mechanical and electrical techniques as required by the appropriate media (Process Plan, Engineering Drawing, Product Acceptance Test etc.)

More about the Role

  • In this role you will:

    • Adhere to the relevant quality procedures and requirements and participate in events/ investigations as necessary

    • Use appropriate test facilities, perform required tests to the relevant specification recording results as necessary

    • Be capable of performing any process or function within the repair route. Training will be given as required

    • Be able to assess manufactured features for conformance to requirements, and to declare any non-conformances

    • Support the team and team leader in their objectives and to actively participate in improvements

    • Control, operate and maintain stock control systems as appropriate

    • Transport materials, tools and equipment as necessary

    • Support continuous improvement deployment of ACE through active participation on Lean Events, Workshops and Continuous Improvement activities.

Some of the Skills, Knowledge & Abilities you will bring to the role:

  • Flexible approach with a willingness to work as part of a team

  • Calm under pressure and responsive to change

  • Previous knowledge of assembly activities, fitting and testing skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively within the working environment

  • Ability to work on your own initiative

Skills that are Essential for this role:

  • NVQ level 3 is a minimum requirement for this position

  • Demonstrable problem-solving abilities

  • Previous knowledge of assembly activities, fitting and testing skills

Skills that are desirable in this role:

  • J-STD soldering experience advantageous but not necessary

  • PC literacy an advantage

About us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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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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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fitter / Tester roles across Collins Aerospace's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.

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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