Aerospace Winding Technician: Hands-On Aircraft Electricals

Blue Arrow; Caddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

39-hour week

Mon-Fri

Early finish Fridays

Full training provided

Modern workshop

Aerospace skill development

Temp-to-perm

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Blue Arrow is hiring a Winding Technician to repair, overhaul and test aircraft electrical components used in aviation power generation systems. You will wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist techniques and work with enamel-coated copper wire in a modern engineering environment.

You'll follow technical drawings, perform precision measurements, and conduct electrical testing. The role offers a 39-hour, Mon-Fri week with an early finish on Fridays and a genuine

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist winding techniques.
• Work with enamel-coated copper wire and specialist hand tools.
• Carry out cleaning and preparation processes using ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Complete brazing, resistance welding and flame welding connections.
• Perform electrical testing using resistance and high-voltage testing equipment.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete all work in line with quality, safety and aerospace regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow drawings

Tools

Measuring equipment

Micrometers/Verniers

Ultrasonic cleaning equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Blue Arrow is hiring a Winding Technician to repair, overhaul and test aircraft electrical components used in aviation power generation systems. You will wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist techniques and work with enamel-coated copper wire in a modern engineering environment.

You'll follow technical drawings, perform precision measurements, and conduct electrical testing. The role offers a 39-hour, Mon-Fri week with an early finish on Fridays and a genuine