Aircraft Mechanic

Yolk Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician to efficiently and safely carry out maintenance and technical tasks in line with approved procedures, data, and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes safety, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness in daily duties.

The successful candidate will follow procedures, document work, and report hazards while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Awareness of safety and compliance training requirements.
• Working knowledge of maintenance documentation systems.
• Basic IT literacy and experience with workplace systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as directed following approved data and procedures.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and reporting requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping to ensure a safe, organised workspace.
• Follow approved instructions and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Record and document all work to the required standard.
• Participate in shift handovers to maintain continuity and safety.
• Control personal tools and equipment per procedures.
• Identify and report safety, quality, or compliance concerns through internal channels.
• Support operational, safety, quality, and customer-service objectives.

Skills

Continuous learning

Effective communication

Safety mindset

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Integrity

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To efficiently and safely carry out maintenance and technical tasks in accordance with approved procedures, technical data, regulatory requirements, and company standards, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as directed by supervisors and in accordance with approved technical data, procedures, and company requirements.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements, including the reporting of accidents, hazards, and near misses.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure a safe and organised working environment.
• Follow approved instructions, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure all work undertaken is accurately recorded and documented to the required standard.
• Participate in effective shift and task handovers to maintain continuity and safety.
• Maintain and control personal tools, equipment, and work assets in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify and report safety, quality, compliance, or airworthiness concerns through the appropriate internal reporting channels.
• Support the achievement of operational, safety, quality, and customer-service objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant engineering apprenticeship, vocational training, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Awareness of Human Factors and other relevant safety and compliance training requirements.
• Working knowledge of company processes, procedures, and maintenance documentation systems.
• Basic understanding of applicable aviation, engineering, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Basic IT literacy and experience using workplace systems and documentation tools.

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, development, and performance improvement.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Willing and confident to challenge unsafe practices and behaviours that conflict with company values or procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to identify and resolve problems where appropriate.
• Understands the importance of efficiency, productivity, and cost awareness.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Honest, dependable, and professional, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned with company values and contributes positively to the workplace culture.
• Supports teamwork and collaboration to maximise individual and team performance.
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to operational and business requirements, including working at alternative locations when required.