Avionics Repair Technician

Northrop Grumman UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK in Chester is seeking an Avionics Repair Technician (ART) to join a small, collaborative team. You will repair, test and move critical avionic equipment used in demanding operational environments, following approved procedures and quality standards.

The role combines hands-on repair with logistics, compliance and customer coordination, with training and a degree of supervision. Travel for equipment collection or off-site activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government SC Security Clearance.
• Experience in the repair, maintenance or testing of electronic or avionic systems, ideally within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and work within defined procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting logistics, administration, inventory control or operational processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally in support of business requirements.
• NVQ Level 4 in Electronics or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with military or civilian aircraft avionic systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Forklift licence or willingness to undertake training.
• First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal or similar EHS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and process avionic equipment using approved technical procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical, engineering and compliance records to support audit, traceability and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate shipping, export and logistics activities, including packaging, documentation, equipment dispatch and receipt.
• Support site operations through inventory management, forklift operation, facilities checks, visitor coordination and contractor administration.
• Assist with environmental, health and safety activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and safe working practices.
• Provide flexible support to engineering, programme and field service teams, including occasional travel for equipment collection, delivery or off-site operational activities.

Skills

Security clearance

Electrical repair experience

Documentation

Logistics experience

MS Office

UK driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Electronics

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It's the foundation for your career development and the positive impact we make for our customers, communities and one another.

This is more than just a job. It's a mission.

We are looking for an Avionics Repair Technician (ART) to join our team in Chester, supporting the repair, testing and movement of critical avionic equipment used in demanding operational environments.

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines technical repair activities with logistics, compliance, facility support and customer coordination. Working within a small, collaborative team, you'll play an important role in ensuring equipment is repaired, processed and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with strict quality and regulatory standards.

Following a structured induction and training programme, you will work with a limited degree of supervision while supporting both site operations and wider programme delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Diagnose, repair and process avionic equipment using approved technical procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical, engineering and compliance records to support audit, traceability and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate shipping, export and logistics activities, including packaging, documentation, equipment dispatch and receipt.
• Support site operations through inventory management, forklift operation, facilities checks, visitor coordination and contractor administration.
• Assist with environmental, health and safety activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and safe working practices.
• Provide flexible support to engineering, programme and field service teams, including occasional travel for equipment collection, delivery or off-site operational activities.

What we're looking for

• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government SC Security Clearance.
• Experience in the repair, maintenance or testing of electronic or avionic systems, ideally within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and work within defined procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting logistics, administration, inventory control or operational processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally in support of business requirements.
• NVQ Level 4 in Electronics or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with military or civilian aircraft avionic systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Forklift licence or willingness to undertake training.
• First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal or similar EHS qualifications.

At Northrop Grumman UK, we understand that careers are built on potential as well as experience. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK National and able to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.

We offer a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Flexible and compressed working arrangements where applicable
• Private medical insurance
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Annual incentive and performance bonus opportunities
• Career development and learning programmes

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether supporting defence, national security or advanced technology programmes, your work will have a meaningful impact and help deliver mission-critical capabilities.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

Innovation thrives when different perspectives come together. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

From technical development and professional qualifications to new projects and career pathways, we'll support you in building a career that reflects your ambitions and interests.