Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join their dynamic team in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced technology supporting the UK Typhoon fleet. The role involves hands-on maintenance, repair, and upgrades of aircraft, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With a starting salary of £37k+, plus generous leave and pension benefits, this position offers a rewarding career path in a rapidly expanding global Defence company. If you're passionate about aviation and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Benefits

Pension

Enhanced Leave Allowance (25 days plus bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Aircraft Maintenance with supervisory skills.
• Completion of relevant Aeronautical Engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform Maintenance, Repair, and Upgrade activities for the UK Typhoon fleet.
• Work closely with the RAF on cutting-edge technology.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Aircraft Maintenance

Type or Typhoon Q Course

Log Book Maintenance

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

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:

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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 are 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.