Workshop Engineer - Structures

Draken Europe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance company in Bournemouth is seeking a Workshop Engineer to assist the Workshop Team Leader and support the Chief Engineer in essential maintenance and manufacturing tasks. The ideal candidate should have experience in aircraft maintenance and strong technical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £35,610 per year and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 12% matching pension contributions

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience within aircraft maintenance bases or workshops is desirable.
• Further applicable aircraft maintenance experience would be an advantage.
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components in line with drawings and specifications.
• Manufacture metal detail components and complete documentation.
• Repair mechanical and structural components as per procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong technical English

Basic mathematics

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to assist the Workshop Team Leader and support the Chief Engineer in Part‑145 C‑rated mechanical and structural component maintenance/repair activities and Part‑21 manufacturing tasks essential to the delivery of customer contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components from a kit in line with drawings and specifications using solid and blind riveting, bolting, and other assembly methods.
• Manufacture a range of metal detail components requiring bending and detail fitting techniques, completing documentation as required and reporting any problems promptly.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings and maintain/build drawings as needed.
• Maintain and repair Draken and customer mechanical and structural components in accordance with manufacturer and Draken's maintenance procedures.
• Liaise with relevant departments to complete allocated tasks.
• Carry out tasks to the best of ability and certify completed work within company authorisation policies.
• Ensure compliance with published company procedures and that all test equipment is calibrated and recorded.
• Maintain documentation, ensuring all required entries are correct and that work areas are clean and tidy.
• Highlight tooling requirements to the Team Leader and assist with procurement business case preparation if required.

Experience

Previous experience within aircraft maintenance bases or workshops is desirable. Further applicable aircraft maintenance experience would be an advantage.

Personal Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical English (written and spoken) and basic mathematics.
• Self‑starter who seeks lateral solutions rather than problems.
• Proven track record working to tight deadlines and budgetary requirements.
• Customer‑focused with exceptional personal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, confident, and assertive.
• Demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values.
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment work.
• Willingness to work shift patterns to suit business needs.
• Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
• Willingness to progress to Approved Workshop Engineer.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and celebrates the differences that a diverse workforce brings. All members of the Draken Europe team are held accountable to ensure fair treatment and respect. We are an Armed Forces‑friendly organisation and welcome applications from veterans, service spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process; please liaise with us if any adjustments are required.

Compensation & Benefits

Draken Europe Bournemouth offers a salary of £35,610 per year – estimated. Additional benefits include up to 12 % matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and more.