Maintenance Fitter
Textron
Maintenance Fitter
Textron
Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing
About Us
At Textron GSE our distinguished brands have a rich legacy of innovation, superior support and service, ensuring the world's airlines, freight carriers and airports are ready to exceed expectations. Textron GSE remains dedicated to elevating its standard of support that continues to keep the world moving.
We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people and are looking to welcome a Fitter to join our journey.
About the role
This is a full-time role based onsite at our facility in Colnbrook on Poyle Trading Estate.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to\:
·Inspecting, repairing and servicing the cargo movement and handling equipment;
·Maintenance of cable drum brakes, wheel bearings, conveyor roller beds, and chassis turntables;
·Welding.
About Us
At Textron GSE our distinguished brands have a rich legacy of innovation, superior support and service, ensuring the world's airlines, freight carriers and airports are ready to exceed expectations. Textron GSE remains dedicated to elevating its standard of support that continues to keep the world moving.
We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people and are looking to welcome a Fitter to join our journey.
About the role
This is a full-time role based onsite at our facility in Colnbrook on Poyle Trading Estate.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to\:
·Inspecting, repairing and servicing the cargo movement and handling equipment;
·Maintenance of cable drum brakes, wheel bearings, conveyor roller beds, and chassis turntables;
·Welding.
About You
As a Fitter, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience\:
·A basic understanding of simple mechanical systems;
·Practical experience with mechanical systems gained through previous employment, education, or relevant hobbies/interests;
·Confident with hands‑on, practical tasks;
·Entry‑level (Level 2) English literacy skills;
·Ability to perform effectively under pressure;
·A proactive and motivated approach to learning in a hands‑on environment;
·Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team;
·Experience with welding is also desirable.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undertake security vetting, which includes a criminal records check and the provision of five years’ continuous education and/or employment references.
About You
As a Fitter, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience\:
·A basic understanding of simple mechanical systems;
·Practical experience with mechanical systems gained through previous employment, education, or relevant hobbies/interests;
·Confident with hands‑on, practical tasks;
·Entry‑level (Level 2) English literacy skills;
·Ability to perform effectively under pressure;
·A proactive and motivated approach to learning in a hands‑on environment;
·Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team;
·Experience with welding is also desirable.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undertake security vetting, which includes a criminal records check and the provision of five years’ continuous education and/or employment references.
Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.
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