Mechanical Technician

Atlas Recruitment Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 33,300 - 40,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Enhanced Leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding global defense company as a Mechanical Technician in a dynamic role that supports the UK Typhoon fleet. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate closely with the RAF on aircraft maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. If you have a strong background in aeronautical engineering and are looking to contribute to vital defense operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With a competitive starting salary and generous leave allowances, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Type or Typhoon Q course and supervisory experience required.
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and upgrade activities for the UK Typhoon fleet.
• Work directly on the aircraft alongside RAF personnel.

Skills

Type or Typhoon Q course

Supervisory experience

Systems experience

Log Book maintenance

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Starting salary of £37k+ depending on experience, based in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. Shift work, alternating days and nights – Mon -Thurs. Pension & Enhanced Leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays available.

Required experience:

• Proven experience including Type or Typhoon Q course, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place
• Previous supervisory experience in a similar role required
• Demonstrating breadth of systems experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or in workshops
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or Military equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications
• Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent
• Aircraft platform training (on a/c requirement)

My client is a large and rapidly expanding global Defence company looking for a Mechanical Technician to be based within TMF and involve working in conjunction with the RAF in performing the Maintenance, Repair, and Upgrade activities to meet the requirements of the UK Typhoon fleet. You will be working on cutting edge technology supporting the Typhoon fleet around the world and working directly on the Aircraft alongside RAF.

If you are interested in the role please ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Defense and Space, Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation