Electro-Mechanical Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join an aviation overhaul and repair business in Alton. The role involves reading schematic drawings, performing soldering and testing, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in electronics repair and be methodical in diagnostics. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £31,775 and excellent benefits including overtime and holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Daily overtime at 1.5x basic rate

Specialist aviation repair environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with soldering and electronics/electro-mechanical repair.
• Hands-on experience with fault-finding tools.
• Background in aviation or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read schematic drawings and circuit diagrams to diagnose and repair faults.
• Carry out soldering, testing, and refurbishment of assemblies.
• Complete work to CAA, EASA and FAA Part 145 standards.

Skills

Reading schematic and engineering drawings

Soldering

Fault-finding using scopes and meters

Attention to detail

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office & MRP systems)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Technician

£31,775 starting salary (£16ph)

Location: Alton

Hours: 8am to 4pm Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Overtime: Daily at 1.5x basic rate

Duration: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are excited to be supporting an aviation overhaul and repair business based in Alton, who are looking to expand their team with an Electro-Mechanical Technician.

What's in it for you?

• Work in a specialist aviation repair environment
• Daily overtime at 1.5x basic rate
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunity to apply transferable skills from industries such as white goods or electronics repair

What you'll be doing:

• Reading schematic drawings and circuit diagrams to diagnose and repair faults
• Carrying out soldering, testing and refurbishment of electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other bench equipment to fault find
• Completing work to CAA, EASA and FAA Part 145 standards
• Maintaining accurate records using Microsoft Office and the MRP system
• Ensuring all work cards and job packs are completed correctly

What we're looking for:

• Strong ability to read schematic and engineering drawings
• Proven experience with soldering and electronics/electro‑mechanical repair
• Fault‑finding experience using scopes, meters and standard workshop tools
• Transferable repair background (aviation or industries such as white goods/electronics repair)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office & MRP systems)

This role would suit someone with hands‑on electro‑mechanical skills, keen attention to detail, and a methodical approach to diagnostics. If that sounds like you, apply today.