Mechanic / A Licensed Mechanic

Harrods Aviation Limited; Luton; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Authorisation bonus

Enhanced annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday day

Staff discount

Pension plan

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

Zusammenfassung

Harrods Aviation Limited at London Luton Airport is seeking a Mechanic / A Licensed Mechanic to join our established Engineering team. You will perform line and base maintenance on our private aircraft, ensuring work is completed safely and to approved data and MOE procedures.

The role requires strong teamwork, good communication, and flexibility, with a 4 on 4 off shift and occasional travel to other locations as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Corporate/Private Aviation.
• Good communication and computer skills (MS Office).
• Organised, adaptable and flexible with interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and professional appearance; willing to learn.
• Calm under pressure; capable of working to high standards.
• Full UK driving licence and 5-year checkable history for airport ID pass.

Aufgaben

• Perform line and base maintenance as required.
• Maintain high standards of aircraft maintenance per approved data and MOE.
• Handle customer/crew enquiries; liaise with internal departments; provide feedback.
• Be proactive and flexible; may work away from base.

Kenntnisse

Aviation maintenance

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leader in the General (Private) Aviation industry. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of customer service. We are dedicated to employing only the very best individuals—those who share our passion for quality, professionalism, and exceptional client care.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanic / A Licensed Mechanic to join our established and reputable Engineering team at our Luton base.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of skilled Engineers and Mechanics, delivering exceptional scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance services to our prestigious clientele.

Location: London Luton Airport (LU2 9NW)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern (40 hours).

THE ROLE

The Mechanic will be actively involved in line and base maintenance activities, as required in accordance with company procedures and under Part 145, and as delegated by the Licensed Engineers and Engineering Managers.

As part of a wider team, the Mechanic is responsible for conducting and maintaining high standards of aircraft maintenance and to undertake such maintenance in a safe and timely manner as appropriate to the role, and in accordance with approved data, MOE/work instructions and regulations.

The Mechanic will ensure that any enquiries from customers / crew are dealt with professionally and either deal with the request directly and /or liaise with the relevant internal departments to ensure that these are managed through to completion, providing regular feedback and acting whennecessaryas first point of contact.

The Mechanic will actively be involved in both line and base maintenance and will have a pro-active and flexible approach and will at times be expected to work away from base.

THE HOURS

The successful applicant must be flexible and professional. The Luton base operates 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Opening and closing hours are based on the customer’s requirements.

The average working week is 40 hours, on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The hours of work are 07:00 – 19:00. The standard shift is 11 ½ hours, with a 30-minute unpaid break (total 12 hours).

Initial Company Induction training will require a period working Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, as the needs of the business require.

On occasions, alternative working hours may be required to support the business needs. Travel to other locations may also be required.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will;

• Experience in Corporate/Private Aviation.
• They will have good communication skills as well as strong computer and administration skills (general working knowledge of systems such as Microsoft office) which are essential. Sheet metal experience would also be beneficial but not essential as this is a primarily mechanical role.
• They should have an organised, adaptable and flexible approach with strong interpersonal skills and a diplomatic approach.
• They will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and maintain a professionalappearance andmanner even in sometimes difficult circumstances.
• The role is demanding, and the successful candidate should be calm, professional and flexible under pressure.
• They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity.
• A full UK driving license is essential, and they will also need to have a 5-year checkable history to obtain an airport ID pass.

REMUNERATION

£35,991- £46,751basic(dependent on experience and if the candidate holds an A Licence)plus £3,500 per annum shift allowance per annum.

BENEFITS

• 'A' Licenced mechanics may be eligible to qualify for an authorisation payment of £750 per aircraft type, up to a maximum of 5.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements (dependent on shift pattern and pro-rated during first year dependent on start date).
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Happy Birthday Day.
• Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount).
• Harrods Retirement Savings Plan Foundation (Auto Enrolment Contributory Company Pension).
• Onsite Parking.
• Full Uniform also provided.

Contact No: 01582 589347