P145 Workshop Technician

Thompson Aero Seating; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Employee referral bonus

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Learning and development

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Workshop Technician to investigate, fault-find, repair and test returned products. You will work to approved maintenance data and procedures, ensuring airworthiness and quality.

Collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Customer Support is essential to resolve issues and maintain records. The role involves reviewing work, prioritising repair tasks, and contributing to continuous improvements while maintaining a safe and tidy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant manufacturing and/or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications, work instructions and approved data.
• Clear communication and cooperative approach when working with colleagues.
• Awareness of quality, traceability, safety and compliance in a controlled environment.
• Able to organise assigned work, respond to changing priorities and support timescales.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and relevant production, quality or engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess returned products to determine actions required to rectify.
• Generate quotations to be sent to customers for approval.
• Carry out rectification actions such as component replacement and testing.
• Record condition, work performed, parts used and test results clearly.
• Follow Part 145, TAS MOE, quality, safety, traceability and airworthiness requirements.
• Use approved drawings, specifications, and tooling to complete work.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading technical drawings

Electrical assembly

Quality and safety awareness

Tools

MS Office

Production/Engineering systems

Job description

The P145 Workshop Technician will be responsible for carrying out investigation, fault-finding, repair and testing of returned products at the Thompson Aero Seating Banbridge facility. Working to approved maintenance data and procedures, the successful candidate will ensure repairs are airworthy, conforming to the design, completed to the required quality standard while maintaining an accurate record of the work. The Technician will work with the Workshop Manager and relevant Engineering, Quality and Customer Support colleagues, seeking guidance or escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess returned products in line with approved maintenance data and workshop procedures to determine actions required to rectify
• Generation of quotations to be sent to the customer for approval
• Carry out rectification actions such as component replacement, adjustment and testing activities
• Record product condition, work completed, parts used and test results clearly and accurately
• Follow Part 145, TAS MOE, quality, safety, traceability and airworthiness requirements
• Use approved drawings, specifications, maintenance instructions, tooling and test equipment
• Raise technical, quality or safety concerns promptly and seek support for work outside individual competence or authority
• Work with the Workshop Manager and colleagues to support repair priorities and agreed turnaround times
• Help identify recurring faults and suggest practical improvements to repair methods, documentation, tooling and workflow
• Share knowledge with colleagues and support training activities where appropriately experienced and authorised
• Maintain a tidy, safe and professional working environment and use materials and resources responsibly

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years relevant manufacturing and/or maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical assembly, inspection, fault-finding and repair
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications, work instructions and approved data
• Awareness of quality, traceability, safety and compliance requirements in a controlled environment
• Clear communication and a cooperative approach when working with all colleagues
• Able to organise assigned work, respond to changing priorities and support agreed timescales
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and relevant production, quality or engineering systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of Part 145 activity
• Previous experience of Human factors and safety
• Lean or continuous-improvement awareness

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 25th October 2026 at 17:00.