Mechanical Engineering Technician

Aerotron Avotec; Calderbraes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

30 days holiday entitlement

Flexi-time

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Aerotron Avotec Ltd, based at Uddingston near Glasgow, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for an on-site role. Salary is £36,000 DOE with a company pension, 30 days holiday, flexi-time and a bonus scheme.

Full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Role involves repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components, reporting findings, and ensuring compliance with aviation industry procedures and QA systems.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum hands-on experience in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Must have or be working towards an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Ability to read technical drawings and associated information.
• Versatility in quickly absorbing information with well‑rounded experience.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise workload to accommodate changing requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair precision mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components using company tooling.
• Disassembly, inspection, fault-finding, build and test, documenting results per QA/QMS.
• Ensure work is completed and recorded in line with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Technical drawing reading

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organisation

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: This on-site role is an immediate requirement, located at 6 Kilmartin Pl, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 5PH.

Salary: £36,000 DOE. Company Pension Scheme, 30 days holiday entitlement per year and further benefits available including flexi-time and a generous bonus scheme.

Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Aerotron Avotec Ltd is an aircraft component maintenance company working in the civilian and military aviation sectors.

Based in Uddingston, the company specialises in the repair and overhaul of Electrical & Mechanical components for the aerospace industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to forward their career in the aviation sector, the successful applicant has the opportunity to further progress within the company and expand their technical expertise and education through our learning partnerships.

The Mechanical Engineering Technician role involves:

• The repair of precision mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components including disassembly, inspection, fault-finding, build and test utilising company provided tooling and equipment.
• Detailed reporting of shop findings to meet the requirements of aviation industry regulations and the company Quality Management System.
• Ensuring work is completed and documented in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Working with minimum supervision utilising technical data to complete repairs.

Essential Experience & Skills Required:

• Relevant hands‑on, bench‑work, experience in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering, 2 years minimum.
• Expected as a minimum to have a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• You must have the ability to read technical drawings and associated information.
• Be able to show versatility in quickly absorbing information combined with well‑rounded experience.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise workload to accommodate changing requirements.
• Have the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.