Aviation Cabin Seat Repair Specialist

Market 36; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Overtime pay 1.5x

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Company events

Training and career development

Uniform and PPE

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment is seeking an Interior Cabin Seat Repair Technician for a client near Saffron Walden on a permanent basis. You will inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats, performing upholstery and trimming, and following technical documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with approved data. Training and career development opportunities are offered, with travel between Saffron Walden and relocation sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft seat repair or interior cabin maintenance is highly desirable.
• Experience in trimming and upholstery within aviation or motor manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats.
• Carry out upholstery, trimming and component replacement as required.
• Identify repair requirements and work from technical documentation.
• Complete final inspections to ensure repairs meet required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with approved technical data and company procedures.
• Report any maintenance issues or non-conformances to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the availability of parts and materials.

Skills

Aircraft seat repair

Upholstery & trimming

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering qualifications (BTEC/ONC/HNC/HND) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment is seeking an Interior Cabin Seat Repair Technician for a client near Saffron Walden on a permanent basis. You will inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats, performing upholstery and trimming, and following technical documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with approved data. Training and career development opportunities are offered, with travel between Saffron Walden and relocation sites as needed.