Avionics Repair Technician - Hands-on, Regulated Excellence

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

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.