Welding Inspector jobs in United Kingdom

As an Aircraft Inspector, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be supporting vital flying operations through aircraft ground movement, flight‑line preparation, and hands‑on maintenance of our LAFT fleet. Day‑to‑day, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Supervise and perform flight‑line operations in line with company procedures.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Provide technical support to other LAFT sites and be available for longer‑term detachments during Easter and Summer camps.
• Carry out pre‑use checks and scheduled maintenance on company‑owned Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.

• Experience handling aircraft in military or civilian environments under CAA or EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Mentoring and supporting new starters, fostering skill development and confidence.
• Proficient in IT systems for accurate documentation and timely updates.
• Proven supervisory experience within an aircraft engineering environment, recognised aircraft apprenticeship, military experience or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Ability to demonstrate both practical and theoretical standards required for the role.
• Valid driving licence.
• Hands‑on aircraft engineering experience.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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