Avionics Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services company based in Holyhead is seeking an Avionics Technician for maintenance of Hawk aircraft. This full-time role requires excellent technical skills and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have formal training in electrical disciplines and a valid UK driving license. Opportunities for professional development and a robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Formal training in an electrical discipline is essential.
• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Ability to achieve Standard (BPSS) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance activities on Hawk aircraft components.
• Maintain safety and security of equipment.
• Execute duties as directed by the Electrical Supervisor.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Compliance adherence

Education

City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 in electrical discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Holyhead, Anglesey. Onsite. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Role ID: SF68049. Avionics Technician position at Babcock, Valley site. The role involves maintenance and rectification of Hawk aircraft components and associated calibration equipment, with adherence to technical standards and operational requirements.

Salary and benefits are described in the sections below.

The role

As an Avionics Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for performing all tasks related to the maintenance and rectification of Hawk aircraft components and associated calibration equipment, ensuring compliance with technical standards and operational requirements.

Day-to-day, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform all maintenance activities within the scope of the assigned role and grade, ensuring compliance with authorisation criteria and any limitations set by the authorising authority.
• Adhere to the constraints and responsibilities outlined in the SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) framework for the designated grade.
• Undertake first signature responsibilities for assigned tasks within the trade boundary, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Maintain the safety and security of all equipment under personal control, verifying the availability of required tools and promptly reporting any deficiencies.
• Execute additional duties as directed by the Electrical Supervisor, supporting operational efficiency and team objectives.

This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at Valley, Anglesey.

Essential experience

• Comprehensive training will be provided upon appointment to the role, including the Hawk Avionics/Electrical Systems course to ensure full technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an electrical discipline, equivalent to City & Guilds 2675 Level 3, demonstrating a solid foundation in technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Full UK Driving License.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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