Careers at Aero Fabrications

Build your career in aerospace manufacturing.

We are recruiting for multiple roles at our Watnall site, with opportunities across production, fabrication, heat treatment, inspection and sales support.

Why join us?

We offer a supportive working environment with practical benefits designed to help our team build long-term careers in aerospace manufacturing.

Competitive Pay

Competitive hourly rate for the role and shift.

Flexible Working

Flexible working arrangements available where suitable for the role.

Company Pension

Company pension scheme to support your future.

Training & Development

Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you progress.

Supportive Team

Work within a supportive and experienced team environment.

Private Health Insurance

Private health insurance after 12 months of continuous employment.

Holiday Buy-Back

Holiday buy-back scheme after 24 months of continuous employment.

Sick Pay

Up to 4 weeks full sick pay after 24 months of continuous employment.

Current vacancies

Browse the current roles below. Use the filters to view opportunities by department.

Production

Assembly Operatives

We are looking for Assembly Operatives to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will assemble aerospace components and sub-assemblies to precise drawings, specifications and quality standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Fabrication

Fully Skilled Sheet Metal Workers

We are looking for Fully Skilled Sheet Metal Workers to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will manufacture aircraft sheet metal components to precise aerospace drawings, specifications and quality standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Fabrication

Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Workers

We are looking for Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Workers to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will support the manufacture of aircraft sheet metal components to aerospace drawings, specifications and quality standards, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently. This hands-on role suits someone with good practical ability, a strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn. You will support the production of high-quality aerospace components while following established engineering, safety and quality procedures.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Production

Treatments Operatives

We are looking for Treatments Operatives to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will carry out a range of aerospace surface treatment processes including Boric Acid Anodising (BAA), Tartaric Sulphuric Acid (TSA) Anodising and Alocroming on aluminium aerospace components, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently to meet customer, regulatory and quality requirements.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment Operatives

We are looking for experienced Heat Treatment Operatives to join our Heat Treatment team in Watnall. In this role, you will work with aluminium sheet metal components and carry out key thermal processes, including Solution Treatment, Annealing and Precipitation Hardening, to strict aerospace specifications and quality standards.

Watnall, NottinghamshireNight Shift (Monday to Thursday 17:30 – 03:45)
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Production

Materials Testing Operatives

We are looking for Materials Testing Operatives to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will carry out mechanical testing of aerospace components and test specimens, including tensile and hardness testing, to verify compliance with customer, regulatory and aerospace quality requirements. You will ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently while supporting the Heat Treatment department.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Production

Paintshop Operatives

We are looking for Paintshop Operatives to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will carry out the preparation, priming and top-coating of aerospace components, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently to meet customer, regulatory and quality requirements.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Inspection

Penetrant Flaw Detect Operatives

We are looking for PFD Operatives to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will carry out Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) / Penetrant Flaw Detection (PFD) on aluminium aerospace components to identify surface defects and ensure compliance with aerospace drawings, specifications, customer requirements and quality standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift or Night Shift (39 hours per week)
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Inspection

Quality Inspector

We are looking for Quality Inspectors to join our team in Watnall. In this role, you will carry out Inspection activities on aluminium aerospace components dimensionally and visually to ensure compliance with aerospace drawings, specifications, customer requirements and quality standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Sales

Customer Account Co-Ordinator

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Account Co-Ordinator to join our dynamic team at our Watnall Manufacturing facility. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a busy office environment. While previous experience in a customer service role is preferred, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided to the right candidate. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a keen attention to detail. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively within a team, we would love to hear from you!

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Stores & Despatch

Despatch Operatives

We are looking for Despatch Operatives to join our team in Watnall. As a Despatch Operative, you will play a critical role in the logistics and supply chain operations of our aerospace engineering company. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, packaging, and despatch of aircraft parts and components via road and ocean freight, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Stores & Despatch

Part Marking Technicians

We are looking for Part Marking Technicians to join our team in Watnall. A Part Marking Technician plays a vital role in ensuring that every aircraft part is traceable, identifiable and compliant with industry regulations and customer specifications.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Stores & Despatch

Stores Operatives

We are looking for Stores Operatives to join our team in Watnall. A Stores Operative plays a vital role in our operations by accurately pulling, kitting and issuing components and sub-assemblies from our stores department, ensuring timely delivery to production lines and adherence to quality and traceability standards.

Watnall, NottinghamshireDay Shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30)
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Can’t find a suitable vacancy?

We’re always interested in hearing from people with practical ability, attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

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