Sheet Metal Technician

Bristow; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK aviation company is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to join their Engineering Team in Aberdeen. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying helicopter structural components. Qualifications include a formal qualification in aviation sheet metal work, along with experience in repairs. This is a great opportunity for those motivated to provide high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in aviation sheet metal work – City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out sheet metal repairs to rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
• Ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify helicopter structural components.
• Work in Base Maintenance, Line and Workshop environments.

Skills

Sheet metal repairs

Reading technical drawings

Good IT skills

Adaptable team work

Safety ethics

Education

Formal qualification in aviation sheet metal work

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to join our Engineering Team in Aberdeen. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the position holder will be required to undertake the maintenance, repair and modification of helicopter structural components and helicopter structures in a Base Maintenance, Line and Workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify helicopter structural components and structures
• Work in Base Maintenance, Line and Workshop environments
• Report to the Chief Engineer

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in aviation sheet metal work – City and Guilds or equivalent

Experience / Skills

• Experience carrying out sheet metal repairs to rotary or fixed wing aircraft
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and produce work to the tolerances given
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems
• Willingness to work rotating shift patterns
• Excellent adaptable team worker, with good work and safety ethics
• Motivated to provide a high standard of work

Additional Information

All applicants be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV. Please note that due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.