Airframe/Engines Fitter

Marshall; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall, a family-owned UK company, is seeking an engineer to conduct maintenance on aircraft systems. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile defence projects and be part of an industry-leading team. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering qualifications and experience in a maintenance environment, along with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.

Benefits

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan for you and your children

Extensive flexible benefit program

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or higher education qualification is essential.
• Experience in a maintenance environment required.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, modifications, and repairs to aircraft structures and mechanical systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

Continuous improvement

Education

Completion of a recognised Engineering apprenticeship

Relevant higher education qualification

GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English

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• 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 including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools

Why join Marshall in this role?

This role offers the opportunity to work on ground-breaking and high-profile defence projects valued in the hundreds of millions. You will be part of an industry-leading team, collaborating with Marshall, other defence stakeholders, and Prime contractors.

Your responsibilities include conducting maintenance, modifications, and repairs to aircraft structure and mechanical systems according to work card instructions and technical documentation.
You will actively support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognised Engineering apprenticeship or relevant higher education qualification
• Experience in engineering within a maintenance environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across various functions, demonstrating a proactive and flexible attitude aligned with business targets and company goals
• Strong focus on continuous improvement
• Attention to detail and self-motivation
• Enthusiastic attitude with good teamwork and communication skills
• GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
• Electrical qualification advantageous but not essential

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.

Since 1909, we have supported global armed forces, UK distribution, sustainable communities, and industry talent development, building extraordinary futures.