Mechanical Operator

🛠️ Mechanical Operators – | BAE Systems

📍 RAF Coningsby | 📅 6-Month Contract

💷 £23.38 p/h PAYE | ⏱️ 37 Hours per Week (Mon–Thurs, Days & Nights - uplift on nights)

BAE Systems is seeking Mechanical Operators (Aircraft Mechanical Technicians) to join their team at RAF Coningsby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on mission-critical military aircraft, supporting depth maintenance and ensuring operational readiness of frontline assets.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair on aircraft mechanical systems (airframe, hydraulics, propulsion)
• Perform detailed inspections and fault diagnosis on aircraft and components
• Support depth maintenance activities on Typhoon and other fast jet platforms
• Undertake strip, repair, modification, and rebuild tasks on mechanical assemblies
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards, RAF engineering regulations, and BAE Systems procedures
• Collaborate with avionics technicians, supervisors, and RAF engineering staff to ensure operational readiness

✅ Requirements

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent
• Minimum City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Aircraft platform training (on-aircraft requirement)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team

🎯 Why Join

• Be part of a mission-critical defence programme
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment
• Gain exposure to advanced military aircraft systems
• Competitive contract terms with potential temp-to-perm progression
• Professional development opportunities

📩 Apply Now

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