Workshop Technician

Certo Aerospace Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Certo Aerospace Ltd in Frome, England, is seeking a motivated Workshop Technician to join the team assembling uncrewed aircraft and supporting prototype development. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Formal qualifications are not essential, with training provided. You will work to high standards of safety and quality, collaborate with engineers, and may travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical assembly is advantageous.
• Welding, grinding or sheet metal work experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work with precision measuring equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in uncrewed aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of uncrewed aircraft.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades.
• Assist with prototype aircraft development and modification.
• Work with mechanical and electrical components safely and accurately.
• Support fabrication activities including grinding and welding.
• Use precision measuring tools to support assembly and inspection.
• Assist with testing of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with stores management and organization of components.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams on development tasks.
• Support on-site factory and off-site testing, including flight trials.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Fabrication

Welding

Sheet metal work

Composite materials

Electrical testing

Precision measuring

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.