Mechanics

Bluearrow are recruiting for Mechanic's preferably with aerospace skills

Starting salary £29,008 per annum, plus shifts & Overtime

Ops 2 Salary band: £29,008-£31,677

(shift allowance payable if following a shift pattern currently £85.74 per week)

About the Role:

You will be part of a team specializing in the repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Production of aircraft components (Quality, Cost, Delivery) including compliance to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.

· Responsible for performing a variety of disassembly, repair, assembly and testing tasks on structural assemblies, metal and composite bonded structures, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc

· Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.

· Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control

· Must be able to interpret (aircraft blueprints, technical data, and parts specific planning.

· Must possess a basic knowledge of installation of solid and cherry rivets, jo-bolts and hi-loks and perform close tolerance work to include trimming, hole drilling and fastener installation.

· Understand the work scope requirements, documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.

· Support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities

· Flexible to business needs and able to work various shift patterns as required

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Position Qualifications/Capabilities:

· Must be able to use of close tolerance measuring tools, such as, but not limited to, scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gages within evaluation period.

· Capable of using hand tools, such as, but not limited to, drill motors, fastener installation tools, die grinders, and rivet guns, within evaluation period.

· Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail

· Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in-house applications for production

· Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills and Special Attributes:

· Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background and/or mechanical assembly, metal bonding and composite fabrication skills.

· Experience in auto body, sheet metal; Bonded structures; structural assembly; hydraulic systems; tool fabrication

· Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.

Benefits:

· Weekly Payroll

· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

· Company Pension Scheme

· Life Assurance

· Company Sick Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· On-site parking

· Canteen facilities

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.