Seat Repair Bay Technician

Market 36; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Overtime pay 1.5x

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Company events

Training and career development

Uniform and PPE

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment is seeking an Interior Cabin Seat Repair Technician for a client near Saffron Walden on a permanent basis. You will inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats, performing upholstery and trimming, and following technical documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with approved data. Training and career development opportunities are offered, with travel between Saffron Walden and relocation sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft seat repair or interior cabin maintenance is highly desirable.
• Experience in trimming and upholstery within aviation or motor manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats.
• Carry out upholstery, trimming and component replacement as required.
• Identify repair requirements and work from technical documentation.
• Complete final inspections to ensure repairs meet required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with approved technical data and company procedures.
• Report any maintenance issues or non-conformances to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the availability of parts and materials.

Skills

Aircraft seat repair

Upholstery & trimming

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering qualifications (BTEC/ONC/HNC/HND) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Interior Cabin Seat Repair Technician on behalf of our client based near Saffron Walden, on a permanent basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect, strip down, clean and repair aircraft cabin seats.
• Carry out upholstery, trimming and component replacement as required.
• Identify repair requirements and work from technical documentation.
• Complete final inspections to ensure repairs meet required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with approved technical data and company procedures.
• Report any maintenance issues or non-conformances to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the availability of parts and materials.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in aircraft seat repair, seat bay or interior cabin maintenance is highly desirable.
• Experience in trimming and upholstery within aviation or motor manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of technical documentation and repair procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Engineering qualifications such as BTEC, ONC, HNC or HND are desirable but not essential.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Annual profit share scheme.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate.
• 31 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Company pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee lifestyle discount portal.
• Company events.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Company uniform and PPE provided.
• Free on-site parking.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Salary

£30,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

The successful candidate must be able to commute to Saffron Walden, with the company relocating to Braintree, Essex, in late 2026 to early 2027. Candidates must be happy to commute to both locations during the transition.