Gas Turbine Technician

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in helicopter engine maintenance seeks a skilled Gas Turbine Technician for the Maintenance Centre Military team in Fareham. The role involves performing maintenance and repair on advanced helicopter engines, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to timely deliveries. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background and at least three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexitime with early finish option

Subsidised on-site lunch

Annual bonus of up to 3%

Company sick pay

Employee share scheme

Free parking

Green commuting incentives

Access to Benefits Portal for discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' mechanical engineering experience post-apprenticeship.
• Working knowledge of MRP 145.
• Experience with engine families including Arriel, Arrius, Makila, and RTM322.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Level 1 to 3 maintenance activities on the RTM322 engine.
• Producing detailed engine reports and accurate release documentation.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of quality.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines

Borescope inspection of gas turbine engines

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or higher education in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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We're looking for a skilled Gas Turbine Technician to join our Maintenance Centre Military (MCM) team in Fareham.

Key skills required for this role

Experience carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on gas turbine engines

Important

Experience carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on gas turbine engines

Location: Fareham, Hampshire, UK

We're a global leader in helicopter engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul, dedicated exclusively to supporting rotorcraft propulsion systems. Our UK site in Fareham serves as a European centre of excellence, supporting customers around the world across both rotary and fixed wing sectors.

We're looking for a skilled Gas Turbine Technician to join our Maintenance Centre Military (MCM) team. If you thrive in a high-quality, precision-focused environment and want to work on advanced helicopter engines, this could be your next great opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

As a Gas Turbine Technician, you'll be responsible for Level 1 to 3 maintenance activities on the RTM322 engine, either at our Fareham facility or occasionally at customer sites. You'll play a key role in engine servicing and quality assurance, helping us meet fast turnaround targets and exceed customer expectations.

Key responsibilities:

Carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on gas turbine engines

Producing detailed engine reports and accurate release documentation

Ensuring consistently high standards of quality

Contributing to on-time delivery and meeting corporate turnaround goals

What you'll bring:

Recognised apprenticeship or higher education in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 3 years' mechanical engineering experience post-apprenticeship

Working knowledge of MRP 145

Experience with engine families including Arriel, Arrius, Makila, and RTM322

Proficiency in borescope inspection of gas turbine engines

Why work with us?

Here's what we offer:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (+1 extra day every 10 years of service)

Flexitime with early finish option on Fridays (role dependent)

Subsidised on-site lunch and Costa coffee

Annual bonus of up to 3%

Company sick pay

Employee share scheme (after 3 months)

Free parking

Green commuting incentives (earn points and Amazon vouchers for eco-friendly travel)

Access to our Benefits Portal - retail discounts, cycle to work, life assurance, wellbeing resources, and more

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