Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Location:

Newark (NG23) – Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £32527 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Mechanical

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

131823869

Posted On:

22 April 2025

Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

Randstad Engineering are recruiting for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to come and work on a permanent basis at RAF Syserston in Newark on Trent (NG23 5NN).

This is a permanent role paying GBP32,527 per annum, working 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday (day shift).

The Role

We are looking for an individual who is able to lead and supervise engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

Responsibilities –

* Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
* Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments across the UK.
* Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
* Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
* Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.

The ideal candidate will –

* Be experienced in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only)
* Have proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities
* Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
* Hold a full driving licence.

Benefits –

* Trade Allowance: Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
* Early Finish: A 3pm finish on a Friday.
* Free carparking: Free carparking at Syerston
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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