Mechanical Operator

BAE Systems; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Operator to conduct maintenance on aircraft mechanical assemblies and components. This role involves working closely with RAF personnel on the Typhoon fighter-jet fleet, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and maintenance procedures. Ideal candidates possess a relevant apprenticeship in aeronautical engineering and experience in fast-jet maintenance. The position offers a chance to contribute to national defense while working with cutting-edge aerospace technology.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Conduct maintenance on aircraft mechanical assemblies and components.
• Act as a first signatory performing qualified operator tasks.
• Follow approved maintenance schedules for planned and unplanned tasks.
• Interpret engineering drawings and prepare work for inspection.
• Proven knowledge of quality procedures and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and inspections on aircraft.
• Collaborate with RAF personnel in maintaining the Typhoon jet fleet.
• Ensure adherence to design specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Aircraft mechanical assemblies

Engineering drawings interpretation

Quality procedures

Inspection preparation

Education

Relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, from stripping through to installation, and inspections on aircraft mechanical assemblies, components, and installations during scheduled servicing, repairs, and upgrades, while ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with design specifications and applicable technical documentation.
• Act as a first signatory, thus performing the duties of a qualified operator.
• Confidently follow approved maintenance instructions and schedules to carry out both planned and unplanned tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, complete necessary paperwork, and prepare work for inspection. Complete a relevant industry or military‑equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with recent experience in fast‑jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment.
• Have proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and approved maintenance organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145).
• Know depth maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry or military‑equivalent apprenticeship or qualification in aeronautical engineering and maintenance.
• Recent experience in fast‑jet aircraft maintenance.

Desirable

Recent fast‑jet experience.

As a Mechanical Operator, you’ll work side‑by‑side with the Royal Air Force (RAF), playing a crucial part in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK's state‑of‑the‑art Typhoon fighter‑jet fleet. This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise), a strategic, long‑tactical collaboration between BAE Systems, DE&S, and the RAF focused on one clear mission: delivering unmatched operational output for the Typhoon Force.

You’ll be immersed in hands‑on work with cutting‑edge aerospace technology, supporting one of the world’s most advanced fast‑jet platforms. Every day, you’ll collaborate with expert RAF personnel and industry professionals to keep the Typhoon flying at peak performance. If you’re ready to make a real impact, contribute to UK national defence, and grow your career in a dynamic, future‑facing environment, we want to hear from you.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.