Propulsion Technician

Serco Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Propulsion Technician to maintain EJ200 engines and related accessories for the Typhoon platform. You will ensure mission readiness and perform engine repairs and inspections per technical documentation.

The role involves moving assets within the propulsion facility, using LLIs, and maintaining records while adhering to MA A regulations. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• SC clearance required or able to obtain clearance.
• Experience of engine maintenance within an operational environment.
• Able to work effectively in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and positive approach.
• Good communication skills and confidence working from technical documentation.
• IT literate and comfortable learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely move assets within the Typhoon Propulsion Support Facility using forklifts and cranes.
• Unpack and repack engines and line replaceable items (LRIs) as required.
• Conduct visual and borescope inspections on engines and related hardware.
• Perform EJ200 engine repairs and maintenance activities.
• Remove, install, and repair engine modules and accessories.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records using engine and aircraft electronic systems.
• Support continuous improvement to ensure MA A regulations compliance.
• Maintain competency across practical and data-based engine maintenance processes.

Job description

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Propulsion Technician in our Typhoon Propulsion Support Facilities team, you'll help keep the RAF Typhoon platform mission-ready by ensuring EJ200 engines and accessories are expertly maintained and fully serviceable. Your work has purpose, creating impactful solutions that support national defence capability and help colleagues trust in the equipment they rely on every day.

Working at the forward-depth interface, you'll play a key role in maintaining critical aviation assets that contribute to a positive impact on communities and the future of UK defence. Through precision, care, and technical excellence, you'll support innovation and readiness while helping to protect the people and places that matter most.

What you'll do as a Propulsion Technician

• Safely move assets throughout the Typhoon Propulsion Support Facility, including operating forklifts and cranes.
• Unpack and repack engines and line replaceable items (LRIs) as required.
• Conduct visual and borescope inspections on engines and associated hardware.
• Perform EJ200 engine repairs and maintenance activities.
• Remove, install, and repair engine modules and accessories.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records using engine and aircraft electronic systems.
• Support continuous improvement activities to ensure compliance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations.
• Maintain competency across practical and data-based engine maintenance processes.

Does this sound like you?

• Security Check (SC) clearance holder, or able to obtain clearance.
• Experience of engine maintenance within an operational environment.
• Able to work effectively in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and positive approach.
• Good communication skills and confidence working from technical documentation.
• IT literate and comfortable learning new systems.