Mechanical Service Technician - Aircraft Technicians Needed

Alecto Recruitment; Painswick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technical roles is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician based in the UK. This role offers an opportunity for aircraft maintenance technicians to transition into the fuelling industry without needing prior experience in the field. The position provides comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and a structured career path including a fully equipped company van. Enjoy regular hours with no night shifts during this critical transition.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Company van and tools

Competitive salary and overtime

Pension and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in aircraft maintenance, either civil or military.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Full UK driver's license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out OFTEC inspections and project works.
• Work on fuel systems across public and private sectors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.
• Complete service reports and communicate with clients.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with fluid transfer systems

Comfort in safety-critical environments

Job description

Mechanical Service Technician - Transition from Aircraft Maintenance to the Fuelling Industry

Location: Based from Southwest/M4 Corridor

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 + Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits

Company: Specialists in Industrial Fuelling Equipment

Are you an experienced aircraft maintenance technician ready for a new direction? Want to leverage your mechanical skills in a critical, fast‑paced industry‑without the night shifts or hangar life?

Join our client's field team as a Mechanical Service Technician and bring your expertise to the fuelling world. They maintain and service high‑integrity fuelling systems for major fuel providers, airports, and high security companies across the UK.

Why This Role is Right for Aircraft Technicians

Your hands‑on experience with complex mechanical systems, fault‑finding, safety protocols, and compliance makes you an ideal fit. If you've worked on hydraulic or pneumatic systems, operated in high‑pressure environments, and taken pride in doing things by the book‑you'll feel right at home here.

No prior fuelling industry experience? No problem. Our client will provide full product and industry training.

What You'll Do

• Carry out OFTEC inspections, PPM tasks, remedial and project works.
• Work on fuel systems & associated control systems across private & public sector customers.
• Ensure safety compliance and deliver high‑quality service to clients.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with industry standards and regulations.
• Complete service reports and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams🧰

What You Bring

• Background in aircraft maintenance (civil or military).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with fluid transfer systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, or similar.
• Comfort working in safety‑critical and compliance‑heavy environments.
• Full UK driver's license (or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to client sites (local/regional).

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training to transition into the fuelling sector.
• Fully equipped company van, tools, and PPE.
• Competitive base salary, overtime opportunities, and paid travel.
• Pension, holiday pay, and career development.
• A structured path from Technician to Senior/Lead roles.
• Regular hours - no shift work or night flying!

Ready to Change Gears?

If you're ready to take your aircraft maintenance career in a new direction, we want to hear from you. Join a growing, essential industry where your skills truly matter.

To apply for this position please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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