Role Equipment Specialists

Belcan; Carterton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan seeks experienced Role Equipment Specialists to join a busy aircraft maintenance operation based at RAF Brize Norton. You will service survival and mission equipment, ensuring readiness in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This contract is for 6 months with 35 hours per week, on-site, Monday to Friday. Candidates with aircraft maintenance or survival equipment experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or survival equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, maintain, and repack life vests and associated survival equipment.
• Input and maintain accurate records within maintenance management systems.
• Apply corrosion prevention treatments to equipment and components.
• Carry out daily servicing of role equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow all quality, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities and maintain workplace standards aligned with 6S principles.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Role equipment

Survival equipment

Technical documents

Teamwork

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Role Equipment Specialists

Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire (100% Onsite)
Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract (potential extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Rate: £27.00 per hour Umbrella / £20.18 per hour PAYE
Security Clearance: BPSS+

About the Role

Our client is seeking experienced four Role Equipment Specialists to join a busy and highly skilled aircraft maintenance operation based at RAF Brize Norton. Working within the Role Equipment Bay, you will play a key part in maintaining and servicing essential survival and mission equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with aircraft maintenance, military, aerospace, or survival equipment experience who enjoy hands‑on technical work and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Service chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, maintain, and repack life vests and associated survival equipment.
• Input and maintain accurate records within maintenance management systems.
• Apply corrosion prevention treatments to equipment and components.
• Carry out daily servicing of role equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow all quality, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities and maintain workplace standards aligned with 6S principles.

Essential Requirements

• Previous aircraft maintenance, role equipment, or survival equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow regulated maintenance procedures.
• Experience using digital maintenance systems and recording technical data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or within a team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within military aviation, aerospace, or MRO environments.
• Familiarity with military aircraft platforms.
• Understanding of human factors, FOD prevention, and tool control procedures.
• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent military/civilian qualification in aircraft maintenance or related disciplines.

If you're an experienced Role Equipment Specialist, role bay technician, maintenance engineer, or military equipment specialist looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.