Aircraft Fitter/ Mechanic

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently with a well‑known company in the aviation industry that is currently seeking to recruit an Aircraft Fitter/ Mechanic. The unlicensed Aircraft Engineer plays a pivotal role in performing aircraft maintenance tasks in strict adherence to Technical Documentation & Company Procedures.

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• Carry out aircraft maintenance tasks under the guidance of Hangar Foreman, SLE or LE, collaborating with other team members to ensure safe and effective working practices.
  
• Efficiently move heavy equipment, tooling, and spares on‑site, utilizing equipment such as forklifts (training provided).
  
• Support aircraft cleaning activities and maintain a clean working environment around the aircraft and facilities.
  
• Service aircraft toilets during maintenance activities.
  
• Manage fuel and oil spillages in a controlled manner.
  
• Assist with aircraft manoeuvring requirements.
  
• Ensure proper waste separation and recycling.
  
• Charge scissor lifts at the end of the shift and perform necessary battery servicing.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and fluid levels of AAGDS vehicles.
  
• Address and report safety concerns promptly.
  
• Keep equipment in a serviceable, clean, and safe condition, reporting faults immediately.
  
• Fulfill additional team responsibilities and reasonable requests from Hangar Foreman, SLE, LE, or Hangar Management Team.
  
• Recommend safety and efficiency improvements to the SLE.
  

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• Previous aircraft experience (or experience in a comparable trade or industry).
  
• Previous experience working at an operational aerodrome.
  

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• Competitive starting salary.
  
• Shift patterns are 7am to 7pm (on days) with a rotation 5 on‑5 off, 4 on‑5 off and 5 on‑4 off.
  
• Benefits include 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (after 2 years' service, an extra day is added every year to a maximum of 25 days).
  
• Pension scheme.
  
• Company sick pay after probation.
  

Apply today as our client is urgently looking to fill this position and so it won't be vacant for long! We know engineering. We know aerospace. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.

Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike. However, due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position. However, we will endeavour to contact you in due course.