Mechanical Technician

Britten-Norman; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support Part 21G production and develop skills in the aviation industry. The role involves mechanical assembly and testing, with a focus on hydraulic systems and compliance with CAA regulations. Join a passionate team in Bembridge with opportunities for learning and professional development.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support with learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and installation to undercarriage components.
• Testing of final products for compliance with CAA regulations.
• Communicating material needs to procurement team.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Department: Production

Location: Bembridge

Description

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Competitive salary
• 40 Hours per week / Flexible start
• Location: Bembridge

We are recruiting for an Mechanical Technician to join our expanding and knowledgeable production team in Bembridge. This role requires a skilled technician to support Part 21G production by working (primarily) in our undercarriage workshop assembling leg components in line with CAA regulations & BN building standards, with the intention to develop this further under 145 maintenance to repair undercarriage components in the future.

Requirement of the role will be to produce components in a mechanical manner with heavy influence on hydraulics and mechanical assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting, installation (and eventually repair) to undercarriage components of BN aircraft.
• Use of hydraulic pressurised systems to complete assembly.
• Testing of final products in accordance with CAA regulations and BN quality standards, taking responsibility to ensure compliance at all times.
• To communicate material needs against build times to the procurement team to ensure resource is always available, especially for long lead time items.
• Mechanical / Hydraulic skills & experience are essential to be able to perform the duties of this role.
• Aviation Mechanical experience would be desirable, however, experience in automative mechanics or similar will be considered.
• Ability to learn from our experienced technicians in an active working environment.
• Desire to learn and/or develop skills within the aviation industry.
• Passionate about aviation and the development of BN through our production journey.
• Attention to detail and eye for improvement to help develop processes in line with regulatory compliance.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of general repairs and maintenance across various trades
• 3 years experience working in a similar role
• Experience working under CAA regulations
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance
• Full UK driving licence
  
  
  

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus