Airfield Support Equipment Technician — Keep Aircraft Ready

weServed; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock in Lincolnshire is seeking an Airfield Support Equipment Technician to maintain, inspect and repair a wide range of airfield support gear used in military aviation. This hands-on role contributes to operational readiness, safety and mission success within a high-profile defence environment.

The successful candidate will work at RAF Waddington, be required to hold a UK driving licence, have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience, and be able to obtain Security Check clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ relevant engineering, maintenance or mechanical experience.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing technical equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated environment following procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Experience working well in a team to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Airfield Support Equipment per instructions and standards.
• Prepare equipment for deployment and manage post-deployment servicing.
• Maintain station equipment racks for availability and compliance.
• Assist with upkeep of station gate guardian assets.
• Support operations and exercises on and off station as required.

Skills

Engineering

Maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Full clean United Kingdom Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock in Lincolnshire is seeking an Airfield Support Equipment Technician to maintain, inspect and repair a wide range of airfield support gear used in military aviation. This hands-on role contributes to operational readiness, safety and mission success within a high-profile defence environment.

The successful candidate will work at RAF Waddington, be required to hold a UK driving licence, have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience, and be able to obtain Security Check clearance.