Mechanical Technician (B3T)- Early Rectification

Morson Talent; Llanfair-yn-Neubwll; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Military aviation environment

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Technician (B3T) – Early Rectification for RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey. The role involves Hawk fast jet rectification and maintenance, working to approved data in a dynamic military aviation environment to keep aircraft available for daily flying and training.

Permanent position with a clear career path, focused on high safety and airworthiness standards. You will undertake diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, component removals, and fault diagnosis, with

Qualifications

• Previous aircraft maintenance experience within an operational aviation environment.
• Strong understanding of approved technical information and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to analyse and diagnose faults across aircraft systems and components.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with experience of maintenance documentation systems.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and diagnostic activities on aircraft and aircraft components.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and fault rectification activities.
• Support component removals, replacements, and functional/system testing.
• Analyse and diagnose faults on aircraft systems and assemblies.
• Apply diagnostic knowledge to support repairs and maintenance improvements.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in line with operational schedules.
• Escalate technical or maintenance issues where required.
• Maintain personal task competencies and approved authorisations.
• Support compliance activities including tooling and test equipment control.
• Maintain personal logbook to demonstrate currency and recency requirements.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach within an operational maintenance environment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical)

City & Guilds 2675 Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical discipline

Tools

Maintenance documentation systems

Job description

Mechanical Technician (B3T)- Early Rectification

Mechanical Technician (B3T) – Heavy Rectification

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

Position: Permanent

Salary: £31,574.97 per annum + £3,978 shift allowance

Reference: SF72169/ SF65656

Overview

Morson Edge is supporting a major defence aviation programme in the recruitment of a

Mechanical Technician (B3T) to support Hawk fast jet aircraft rectification and maintenance operations at RAF Valley.

This role focuses on aircraft rectification and maintenance activities within a dynamic operational environment, ensuring aircraft are maintained, prepared, and available to meet daily flying and training requirements.

The successful candidate will undertake maintenance and diagnostic activities on aircraft and aircraft components, working independently to approved technical data while supporting team objectives and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness.

Why RAF Valley?

• Permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment
• Support the UK's fast jet training programme
• Gain hands-on experience on Hawk aircraft
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
• Develop technical expertise in aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Operational aviation environment supporting frontline pilot training
• Unique coastal location offering excellent work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and diagnostic activities on aircraft and aircraft components
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and fault rectification activities
• Support component removals, replacements, and functional/system testing
• Analyse and diagnose faults on aircraft systems and assemblies
• Apply diagnostic knowledge to support repairs and maintenance improvements
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in line with operational schedules
• Escalate technical or maintenance issues where required
• Maintain personal task competencies and approved authorisations
• Support compliance activities including tooling and test equipment control
• Maintain personal logbook to demonstrate currency and recency requirements
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach within an operational maintenance environment

Requirements

• Previous aircraft maintenance experience within an operational aviation environment
• Strong understanding of approved technical information and maintenance instructions
• Ability to analyse and diagnose faults across aircraft systems and components
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with experience of maintenance documentation systems
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally Aeronautical Engineering or recognised military equivalent
• City & Guilds 2675 Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 in an Aeronautical discipline
• Aircraft platform training relevant to the role
• Candidates progressing through the B3(T) pathway will also be considered
• Hawk aircraft maintenance and rectification activities
• Structured engineering team supporting daily aircraft availability
• Safety-critical military aviation programme
• Ongoing opportunities for technical development and progression

Key Information

Role: Mechanical Technician (B3T) – Early Rectification

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

Salary: £31,574.97 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Aircraft: Hawk

Environment: Military Aviation / Fast Jet Operations/ Heavy Rectification

Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required

Ready for Your Next Move?

This is an excellent opportunity for an aircraft maintenance professional looking to develop their career within a respected military aviation environment, supporting operational aircraft and the UK's fast jet training capability.

Whether you're an experienced aircraft technician or progressing through the B3(T) pathway, we'd be interested in hearing from you.