Workshop Technician

SR2 REC LTD; Frome; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Holiday purchase/buyback scheme

Job summary

Certo in Frome, Somerset is seeking a Workshop Technician to join the workshop team and assist in the assembly, maintenance and testing of uncrewed aircraft. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical work, with training provided where needed and opportunities to contribute to prototype development.

We value practical mindset and enthusiasm; formal engineering qualifications are not essential. On-site work, travel within the UK and occasional international travel are possible, with a

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or electrical assembly experience preferred.
• Fabrication skills such as grinding, welding or sheet metal work.
• Experience with composite materials is advantageous.
• Practical electrical/electrical engineering knowledge beneficial.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and equipment testing is helpful.
• Experience in workshop operations or stores management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed aircraft from components.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades.
• Assist with prototype development and modification.
• Work with mechanical and electrical parts, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Support fabrication activities, including grinding, welding and sheet metal work.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Fabrication (grinding, welding, sheet)

Composite materials

Electrical engineering basics

Precision measuring equipment

Equipment testing

Stores management

Job description

Location: Frome, Somerset

Salary: £32,000

Working pattern: 9-day fortnight, averaging 37.5 hours per week

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and practical Workshop Technician to join the workshop team at Certo, supporting the development and assembly of uncrewed aircraft.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving the assembly of aircraft from individual components, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades. You will contribute to prototype aircraft development within a fast-paced and evolving aerospace environment.

The role would suit someone with a strong practical mindset, an interest in mechanical or electrical engineering, and a desire to develop their skills within the uncrewed aerospace sector.

Formal engineering qualifications are not essential. Relevant practical experience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are highly valued, with training provided where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed aircraft from individual components.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrade activities.
• Assist with prototype aircraft development and modification.
• Work with mechanical and electrical components, ensuring work is completed accurately and safely.
• Support fabrication activities, potentially including grinding, welding and sheet metal work.
• Use precision measuring tools to support assembly and inspection activities.
• Assist with the testing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support workshop stores management and the organisation of components and materials.
• Work alongside the wider engineering and test teams to support development activities.
• Where required, support testing at the factory and off-site locations, potentially including full flight trials of large uncrewed aircraft.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and attention to detail throughout all work.

Skills and Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Mechanical or electrical assembly.
• Fabrication, including grinding, welding or sheet metal work.
• Composite materials.
• Electrical engineering or practical electrical work.
• Use of precision measuring equipment.
• Mechanical or electrical equipment testing.
• Workshop operations or stores management.

We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy practical engineering work, are comfortable working with their hands and can approach technical problems methodically.

You should be able to work independently when required, collaborate effectively within a team and adapt to changing priorities in a prototype development environment.

A willingness to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks is essential.

Essential Requirements

• British citizenship or a valid British passport.
• Ability to work on-site in Frome, Somerset.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally.

Working Hours and Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Holiday purchase/buyback scheme.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to develop practical engineering experience in the uncrewed aerospace industry, contributing to aircraft assembly, prototype development and testing.

If you are hands-on, mechanically minded and interested in working on evolving aerospace technology, we would welcome your application