Aircraft Technician jobs in United Kingdom

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Job reference: 325579

Location: Derby Workshop

Job type: Permanent contract

Salary potential: up to £45-50k including overtime (IMI Level 2 qualified mechanics, Derby Workshop, Permanent)

Working Hours: Full time — 39.5 hours per week, rotating shift pattern (week 1: 06:00–14:30, week 2: 07:30–16:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light/heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

• Qualified mechanic: IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent, with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: proven Vehicle Technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (e.g., LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK driving licence: full manual UK licence; HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
• High working standards: take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team as needed.

• Salary: £34,000 per annum. You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturdays (£40 per shift).
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service; option to purchase more.
• Company matched pension scheme and other financial benefits.
• Opportunities for career development through a fully funded training plan, including progression to IMI Level 3.
• PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and family benefits.
• Opportunity to work with the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
• Notes: Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles (including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs), maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models.

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