Airframe / Engines Fitter

Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aviation company in Cambridge is seeking skilled personnel for aircraft maintenance and repairs. This role involves ensuring safety and compliance while working with aircraft structures and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate should have completed accredited A&P training and possess strong problem-solving skills along with a commitment to continuous improvement. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, and extensive flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Must have experience performing maintenance checks and repairs on large transport aircraft.
• Familiarity with aircraft technical data, maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Comfortable interpreting manufacturer instructions for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on aircraft structures and mechanical systems.
• Comply with HSE and airworthiness regulations.
• Ensure proper completion of aircraft records at the end of each shift.

Skills

Detail orientated

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course or military equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Cranes

Job description

Purpose of the position

To conduct maintenance, modifications, and repairs to aircraft structure & mechanical systems in accordance with work card instructions and relevant controlled technical documentation.

Actively support, promote, and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and activity to ensure that progressive gains in efficiency are maintained.

Accountability

Accountable for the safe and compliant completion of maintenance and modifications on aircraft under the supervision of a Technician or Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance tasks on aircraft/components in accordance with approved documentation.
• Comply with HSE and airworthiness regulations and requirements.
• Work in accordance with company procedures to ensure compliance with requirements associated with the role, e.g., tool control, document control, system updates and certification.
• Booking and accounting for time.
• Working to and maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Tasks

• Removal and instillation of components, parts and panels from the aircraft including in fuel tanks and other confined spaces.
• As part of the Maintenance Team, assist in moving, jacking and trestling aircraft.
• Clean aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, parts, or tools to enable inspection, repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Conduct repairs to aircraft structure, parts and components as required.
• Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
• Refit or replace defective parts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Assist in the test of aircraft parts with gauges and other instruments.
• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' instructions to identify repair specifications.
• Ensure proper completion of aircraft records (e.g. work cards, non-routines, and other related documents) at the end of every shift.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development, or operation activities.
• Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers to coordinate installations or repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Line Managers.

Capability

• Detail orientated.
• Able to work well in a team.
• High levels of integrity.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Must have an eye for continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

• Comfortable working with aircraft technical data, maintenance manuals and drawings.
• Able to understand and interpret manufacturer instructions to repair, replace, and assemble aircraft components.
• Computer literate.
• Engineering hand skills suitable for competency assessment.
• Education:
• Completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course or military equivalent.
• Requires experience performing maintenance in the following areas on large transport aircraft (C-130 specific experience is advantageous): maintenance checks, engine

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell).
• Pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, extensive flexible benefit program.

About Marshall

Marshall is an independent, family‑owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.

Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission‑critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent - we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.