Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Randstad Engineering are recruiting for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to come and work on a permanent basis at RAF Syserston in Newark on Trent (NG23 5NN).

This is a permanent role paying £32,527 per annum, working 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday (day shift).

The Role

We are looking for an individual who is able to lead and supervise engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

Responsibilities -

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments across the UK.
• Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
• Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.

The ideal candidate will -

• Be experienced in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only)
• Have proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities
• Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Benefits -

• Trade Allowance: Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Early Finish: A 3pm finish on a Friday.
• Free car parking: Free car parking at Syerston
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.