Structural Workshop Engineer

Excel Construction Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Workshop Engineer to support structural maintenance and repairs for clients in the aviation sector. The role requires previous experience in maintenance/repairs or suitable alternative mechanical backgrounds. Responsibilities include assembling aircraft components and calibrating equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience within an aviation environment or alternate mechanical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components using various methods including riveting and bolting.
• Manufacture metal detail components with bending and fitting.
• Calibrate required equipment.
• Interpret engineering and technical drawings.

Job description

Excel Technical Consulting are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Engineer to support structural maintenance and repairs as well as part-21 manufacturing tasks for our well‑respected client based in the south of the UK. This role will be open to anyone looking to further their skills within aviation, or those looking to transfer suitable alternative experience into a career within aviation.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of aircraft components from a kit in line with drawings and specifications using varying methods of assembly, including solid and blind riveting, bolting.
• Manufacturing of metal detail components with bending and detail fitting.
• Calibration of required equipment.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering/technical drawings.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have held previous maintenance/repair experience within an aviation environment although, we are open to profiles with alternate mechanical backgrounds as well.

In return for your excellence, our client is offering a competitive salary and additional benefits to reflect your importance to their operations.

If you are looking to kickstart your career within aviation, or further your skillset, please do not hesitate to get in touch for more details.