Mechanical Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a leading aerospace and defence programme supporting the maintenance of Chinook helicopters at Middle Wallop.

This is a long-term contract offering an excellent hourly rate, a retention bonus and the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most critical rotary-wing platforms.

You will support scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on Chinook helicopters undergoing Primary and Primary Star maintenance, working to the required military and Boeing maintenance standards.

The Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out aircraft mechanical maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification to ensure aircraft systems remain safe, serviceable and compliant with the relevant maintenance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on Chinook helicopters.
• Support Primary and Primary Star maintenance activities.
• Inspect, remove, replace and functionally test aircraft mechanical components and systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake rectification work in accordance with approved maintenance data.
• Work in line with applicable military maintenance procedures, QR640 requirements and Boeing Part 145 processes.
• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Ensure all work meets required safety, quality and airworthiness standards.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians, engineers and maintenance personnel to meet programme and delivery requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, preferably within a rotary-wing environment.
• Experience working on helicopter mechanical systems and components.
• The ability to carry out aircraft inspections, component replacement, fault diagnosis and functional testing.
• An understanding of military aircraft maintenance procedures and airworthiness requirements.
• Familiarity with QR640 and/or Boeing Part 145 maintenance environments.
• The ability to accurately complete technical records and maintenance documentation.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and procedural compliance.
• The ability to work effectively within a maintenance team and support operational deadlines.

• Current SC security clearance, or the ability to transfer existing clearance, with clearance required from day one.

What's on Offer?

• £38 per hour

• Additional £3 per hour retention bonus after six months

• Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension
• Day shifts with regular overtime Monday-Thursday
• Long-term opportunity supporting the Chinook helicopter programme
• Work within an established aerospace and defence maintenance environment

If you have a strong aircraft mechanical maintenance background and are looking for a long-term opportunity supporting a major UK rotary-wing programme, we would be keen to hear from you.