Aircraft Mechanic jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Wiltshire

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £44,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (no shifts)

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist aviation organisation renowned for delivering complex and technically challenging airborne programmes. Operating across multiple UK locations, our client supports a diverse range of activities including specialist flying operations, capability development and aircraft maintenance.

The organisation is entering the next phase of a long-term aviation and defence-related programme and is expanding its engineering capability at a key site in Wiltshire. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly unique operational environment, supporting a specialist aircraft platform used for advanced test and development activity.

Aircraft Mechanics and Avionic Technicians play a vital role in maintaining the safety, reliability and availability of the aircraft. Working alongside Licensed Engineers and reporting to the Station Engineer, you will support line maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures.

This is a weekday, non-shift role, offering excellent work-life balance.

• Monday-Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45
• Friday: 08:00 - 15:30

• Assisting Licensed Aircraft Engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on large commercial aircraft
• Carrying out routine inspections and supporting defect rectification activities
• Supporting modification programmes and avionics upgrade activities
• Accurately recording maintenance tasks in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well‑organised working environment
• Adhering to all safety, compliance and quality procedures at all times
• Supporting work at other UK sites as required by operational needs

All staff will initially support Boeing 757 aircraft

Experience on any Boeing aircraft will be advantageous

Candidates without direct 757 experience will be considered, as type training can be provided

Accommodation will be provided during training periods

Future progression onto Boeing 737 NG aircraft is planned

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Mechanical (B1 Mech)
• Avionics (B2 Mech)
• Sheet metal / structures

You will also ideally have:

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Mechanic or Avionic Technician
• Experience working on large aircraft (essential)
• Background within a Part 145 MRO environment
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings and maintenance documentation
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (mandatory)

• Salary of £44,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (from day one)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Health & wellbeing benefits including a Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded type training and accommodation during training
• Stable Monday‑Friday working pattern with no shifts

Our client is committed to equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion throughout the recruitment process and across the workforce. They are proud to support Disability Confident principles and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality