Aircraft Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Helston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Aircraft Technicians at RNAS Culdrose, with opportunities to support aircraft engineering services. Ideal candidates will have experience with Merlin aircraft or other rotary types, and will ensure high standards of compliance and safety in a military environment. The role offers competitive pay, a contributory pension, and a commitment to training and development.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships

Employee networks for support and community

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Minimum of approx 3 years working in an airworthiness environment.
• Experience with Merlin aircraft or hands-on rotary experience.
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft engineering services across IMOS and AESAS contracts.
• Complete contracted tasks ensuring customer policy is met to high standards.
• Attend further training courses to develop skills.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Health and Safety adherence

Engineering and asset management understanding

Education

Maintenance Human Factors course

Job description

Job Description

MPI have a requirement for an Aircraft Technicians ideally with Merlin Helicopter experience, but will consider other rotary.

These roles are based at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH

The rate of pay is available upon request.

Full time, Permanent

38 hours per week contracts available, working a day routine

Our client has some exciting opportunities for Aircraft Technicians (Merlin) to join the, at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston. They are proud to support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and AESES (Air Engineering and Aviation Support) at RNAS Culdrose, delivering activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy's two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

You'll support aircraft engineering services across both the IMOS and AESAS contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment. Carrying out work as an aircraft engineering fitter, you'll complete contracted tasks ensuring customer policy and regulations are met to a high standard (including the Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974 and Customer Policy and Regulations), while ensuring any customer complaints or quality issues and business risks are raised with team leads. You will be entrusted with completing any administration duties required for the role and be committed to attending further training courses to develop your skills and knowledge.

What you’ll need to do the role:

Minimum of approx 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft or hands on Rotary experience
Previous experience of working with Merlin aircraft engineering and aircraft systems/ Merlin aircraft servicing and support equipment. Client will consider other rotary
An understanding of Lean Operating Procedures
An understanding of Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP)
Commitment to adhering to Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices
An understanding of engineering and asset management systems
To have completed a Maintenance Human Factors course

What we offer:

Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period

Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community

Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.