Mechanic

Discipline: Aerospace & Aviation, Engineering, Airline Staffing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £36500
Contact name: Alex Binks

Contact email: alex@chevron.org.uk
Job ref: 37654
Published: 1 day ago

Role: Mechanic

Location: Lands End

Hours: 40 hours per week - on shift rota covering flying hours, preparation and post flight checks

Salary: Upto £36,500.00

Job description

We are seeking recruiting Aircraft Mechanics for our base at Lands End Airport. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager, at Lands End Airport.

About the role

The Mechanic will be providing engineering assistance for our fleet of DHC6-300 Twin Otter Aircraft and BN2 Islander Aircraft, to maintain the overall performance of the aircraft, maintenance operation and its personnel. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • To assist in the maintenance of aircraft, and aircraft equipment as allocated to their control. This includes line maintenance, and daily operational requirements of the aircraft.
  • Signing for maintenance activities performed during shift operations.
  • The ground movements of aircraft.
  • To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed.
  • Ensure work areas are always kept clean and tidy.
  • Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department is highly desirable. Further to this, any aircraft maintenance experience, base/workshops is also desirable.

Experience of engineering of any type may be considered.

Motivations

  • A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business / customer needs
  • Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
  • Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, confident, and assertive
  • A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values

Required:

  • Engineering experience
  • Full UK driving licence  
  • You must hold the right to work in the UK

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

  • Up to 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Death in service benefit
  • Investment in training, qualifications and professional development
  • Concessionary travel