Airfield Support Equipment Technician — Deployment-Ready Maintenance

Babcock International; Waddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

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Job summary

Babcock International in the United Kingdom is seeking an Airfield Support Equipment Technician to maintain, inspect and repair airfield support gear used in defence operations. This hands-on role ensures operational readiness, safety and mission success across a high-profile aviation environment.

You will work on deployment preparation, post-deployment servicing, and station equipment upkeep at RAF Waddington, with a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' relevant engineering, maintenance or mechanical experience.
• Experience carrying out inspection, maintenance and repair activities on technical equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated environment and follow technical procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team to meet operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing Airfield Support Equipment in accordance with technical instructions and standards.
• Preparing Airfield Support Equipment for deployment and managing post-deployment servicing and readiness.
• Maintaining station equipment racks to ensure availability and compliance.
• Assisting with maintenance of station gate guardian assets.
• Supporting operational and exercise commitments on and off station as required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Maintenance experience

Inspection and repair

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock International in the United Kingdom is seeking an Airfield Support Equipment Technician to maintain, inspect and repair airfield support gear used in defence operations. This hands-on role ensures operational readiness, safety and mission success across a high-profile aviation environment.

You will work on deployment preparation, post-deployment servicing, and station equipment upkeep at RAF Waddington, with a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday.