Component Repair Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to aviation excellence, where your skills as an Engine Fitter will be valued. You'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the highest standards in gas turbine engine repair and maintenance. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role. Enjoy a clean work environment and the trust to tackle challenges head-on. This is your chance to build a rewarding career in a thriving industry that prioritizes integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

206 hours annual leave + 8 public holidays

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Employee Assistance Program

Online fitness

Bonus opportunities

Paid sick leave

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Onsite gyms

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Engineering background with relevant certification is preferred.
• Human Factors training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Conduct work in accordance with company policies and quality procedures.
• Perform detailed inspections of engine parts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with computers and systems

Self-motivated with good workload prioritization

Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Proactive learner

Team player

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

Relevant certification

Tools

Basic hand tools

Precision measuring devices

Job description

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Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

This position is considered to be a core business activity within the company and involves various tasks. Most activities in the Engine Shop and Test Cell fall under Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technician. A fully trained Engine Fitter can perform tasks related to Disassembly, Assembly, Inspection, Balancing, Airflow, and Testing of Gas Turbine Engines according to manufacturer specifications and company procedures.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality procedures, manufacturer and customer specifications, and industry regulations.
• Raise Non-conformance reports as necessary.
• Understand product documentation such as AD’s, SB’s, CEB’s, and SIL’s (Training Provided).
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts as specified in overhaul or maintenance manuals, DWI, or ERI.
• Complete all documentation related to the work performed.
• Disassemble engines following manufacturer instructions.
• Visually examine and detail inspect engine parts.
• Perform Borescope Inspections on engines.
• Balance rotating components.
• Assemble main engine, modules, and sub-assemblies.
• Flow test individual components and assemblies.
• Test engines and components.
• Adhere to Quality, Safety, Environmental Management Systems, and related policies.

Core skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers and systems.
• Self-motivated with good workload prioritization.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive learner.
• Team player.

Functional skills:

• Additional technical training or experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of engine manuals, overhaul procedures, and service bulletins (Training Provided).

Organisational relationships:

• Reports directly to the Operations Team Leader.

Qualifications and training:

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship and relevant certification.

Form 1 holder (d)

• Human Factors training.

Experience:

• Engineering background with relevant certification (e).
• Industry experience (d).

Benefits:

• 206 hours annual leave + 8 public holidays.
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, Employee Assistance Program, online fitness.
• Bonus opportunities and paid sick leave.
• Life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Onsite gyms, Electric Vehicle Scheme, seasonal flu jabs.