Aviation Mechanical Technician - Full-Time, Overtime

Market 36; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a permanent role in Braintree. The successful candidate will inspect, service and repair a wide range of commercial aircraft components, strip and reassemble electromechanical parts, and work with hand tools and workshop equipment.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings and publications, identify faults, perform painting/preparation where needed, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical or electromechanical engineering experience.
• Aviation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Painting and preparation experience would be advantageous.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair a wide range of commercial aircraft components.
• Strip, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical and electromechanical components.
• Use a range of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Read and interpret technical publications and engineering drawings.
• Identify faults and defects during inspection and repair.
• Carry out painting and preparation work where required.
• Ensure all work meets required quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to train

Reliability

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a permanent role in Braintree. The successful candidate will inspect, service and repair a wide range of commercial aircraft components, strip and reassemble electromechanical parts, and work with hand tools and workshop equipment.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings and publications, identify faults, perform painting/preparation where needed, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.