Aerospace Workshop Technician – Uncrewed Aircraft Assembly

Certo Aerospace Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Certo Aerospace Ltd in Frome, England, is seeking a motivated Workshop Technician to join the team assembling uncrewed aircraft and supporting prototype development. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Formal qualifications are not essential, with training provided. You will work to high standards of safety and quality, collaborate with engineers, and may travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical assembly is advantageous.
• Welding, grinding or sheet metal work experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work with precision measuring equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in uncrewed aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed aircraft.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades.
• Assist with prototype aircraft development and modification.
• Work with mechanical and electrical components safely and accurately.
• Support fabrication activities including grinding and welding.
• Use precision measuring tools to support assembly and inspection.
• Assist with testing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with stores management and organization of components.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams on development tasks.
• Support on-site factory and off-site testing, including flight trials.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Fabrication

Welding

Sheet metal work

Composite materials

Electrical testing

Precision measuring

Job description

Certo Aerospace Ltd in Frome, England, is seeking a motivated Workshop Technician to join the team assembling uncrewed aircraft and supporting prototype development. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Formal qualifications are not essential, with training provided. You will work to high standards of safety and quality, collaborate with engineers, and may travel within the UK.