Maintenance Technician

Airbus S.A.S.; Broughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Broughton seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hold an HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, and be proactive in ensuring safety and compliance. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Opportunities for flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bupa health insurance

Unlimited access to e-learning courses

Free onsite parking

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or automated equipment.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Maintain records in the Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Contribute to continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem diagnosis

Reading maintenance procedures

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Maintenance Technician / Fitter qualification

Job description

Purpose built maternity rooms on site. Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

How Will You Contribute To The Team

You will be operating on shifts, reporting to the Maintenance Process Manager, and responsible for undertaking both preventative and corrective maintenance tasks across the facility. You will understand and strictly comply with Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments, carrying out Dynamic Risk Assessments as required. You will undertake prescribed preventative maintenance tasks and actively contribute to their continuous improvement. You will undertake corrective breakdown repairs and contribute to strategies for their future elimination. You will maintain accurate records in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

About You

You will need a proactive and safety-focused approach to maintaining complex industrial assets within a challenging environment. Completion of a time served Maintenance Technician / Fitter qualification or equivalent. HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Technical background in mechanical, electrical, or automated equipment maintenance. Competency in fault finding, problem diagnosis, and the ability to read and follow maintenance procedures and schematic drawings. Experience of working with controls for hazardous environments e.g. working at heights, chemicals, electricity, stored energy, confined spaces, etc.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but are not exclusive to) accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To “opt in,” just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Financial Reward and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options
• Free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• 35‑hour week consisting of an annualised hours shift pattern – flexibility required
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation
• Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to the appropriate authority.