P145 Workshop Technician

Thompson Aero Seating; Banbridge; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days annual leave

Annual bonus (company performance)

Flexi time working

Employee referral bonus

Health cash plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Thompson Aero Seating in Banbridge is seeking a Workshop Technician for P145 activities. You will inspect, fault-find, repair and test returned products to airworthy standards, working from approved maintenance data and procedures.

The role involves recording work, parts used and test results, and collaborating with engineering, quality and customer support teams. Occasional international travel may be required to support offsite P145 activity, with a focus on quality, traceability and timely

Formación

• Minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing and/or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications and data.
• Awareness of quality, traceability, safety and compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect and assess returned products per approved data to determine actions.
• Generate quotations for customer approval.
• Rectify by component replacement, adjustment and testing.
• Record conditions, work done, parts used and test results clearly.
• Comply with Part 145, TAS MOE, quality and airworthiness requirements.
• Use approved drawings, instructions, tooling and test gear.
• Raise concerns and seek support when outside competence.
• Support repair priorities and turnaround targets with the team.
• Identify recurring faults and suggest improvements to methods and tooling.
• Share knowledge and assist training as appropriate.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and professional working environment.

Conocimientos

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Quality & safety

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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. Occasional travel internationally to support offsite P145 activity may be required.

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 Octob******2026 at 17:00.

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