Mechanic (B1) - Contractor

Caerdav; St Athan; On-site; GBP 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Caerdav in St Athan seeks an experienced Mechanic (B1) for contracted hours. Responsibilities include aircraft maintenance, adherence to safety and quality standards, and completion of requisite documentation. Candidates must have a minimum of three years in aviation maintenance and relevant aeronautical training. The position offers competitive pay with an hourly wage of £26 for days and £28 for nights, ensuring a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in aviation maintenance, including apprenticeship.
• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of aircraft system(s).
• Initial Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of aircraft using proper tools and calibrated equipment.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately before the end of the shift.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and FOD prevention measures.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Knowledge of aircraft systems

Basic structural knowledge

Education

Aeronautical training (City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, Degree)

Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above

Job description

Role: Mechanic (B1) - Contractor

Reports to: Base Maintenance Manager

Department: Production

Location: Twin Peaks, St Athan

Hours of Work – Seasonal Shift: Monday – Sunday (5 days or 4 days; 07:00 – 17:45 or 07:00 – 18:15 depending on shift). Attendance hours from 1 September to 31 May (plus 10 days refresher training every August)

Salary: Days - £26 per hour; Nights - £28 per hour

The Role:

Are you an experienced, self-motivated Mechanic (B1) looking for contracted hours at an independent UK MRO? We are looking for someone who can use their experience within the aircraft engineering environment for all maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in response to our customers’ requirements.

Under the direction of your supervisor, you will be responsible for completing tasks in accordance with Part 145 maintenance requirements, internal processes and procedures, and our customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Putting safety and quality first, you will ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures whilst carrying out aircraft maintenance within the limits of company approvals. Whilst upholding the highest level of engineering standards and practices, you will assist in driving the team to deliver defect rectification and investigation, repair, overhaul and modifications.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out maintenance of aircraft as defined, using only correctly maintained and uniquely identified personal tooling and correct company tooling and calibrated test equipment
• Under the direction of your supervisor, provide effective support of the aircraft maintenance and seek support if needed
• Ensuring correct completion of all maintenance paperwork and forms in a timely manner before the end of the shift and in accordance with all aspects of the MOE Part 2 and procedures
• Informing the Bay Manager / Engineer / Technician of any adverse issues affecting safety, productivity, and progression of work
• Ensuring any unused material is correctly processed and returned to Stores when practical, following correct disposal instructions at all times.
• Ensuring correct storage of aircraft components and tooling including blanking, labelling and protection in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining standard engineering practices regarding general husbandry, work place cleanliness and FOD prevention measures
• Recommending to the Bay Manager / Engineer any improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures that may result in an improvement in safety, efficiency and productivity
• Assisting with hangar facility maintenance and general tasks
• Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in accordance with the needs of the business

Key requirements include:

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK - Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship as it does not meet the salary threshold under the Skilled Worker route.
• Proven track record, typically achieved with 3 years' minimum experience in aviation maintenance (including time served during an apprenticeship) within a Part 145 (or equivalent) organisation.
• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of aircraft system(s) and use recognised aircraft documentation.
• Basic structural knowledge including repairs.
• Recognised aeronautical training e.g. City &Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, University Degree or Aeronautical Apprenticeship programme.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Maths and English Language.
• Initial Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety.