Assembly Technician - Aerospace

Workshop Recruitment
Purbrook, Hampshire, PO7 5LN, United Kingdom
Last month
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Salary

£18 ph

Posted
31 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Assembly Technician – Aerospace

Havant

£17.58 per hour

On Going Contract

Our client based in the Havant area is looking to recruit Assembly Technicians for the aerospace industry.

Working at their site in Havant the role would involve, disassembling faulty aerospace components, building them together into complex parts and using various methods to test and inspect. You would be working in the MRO team (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul).

The successful candidate will:

Assemble, teardown and rebuild hydraulic LRU's (Line replacement units) returning from the field for repair or overhaul.

Reports to the Production Team Leader/ Area Manager in MRO.

Teardown, re-assemble LRU's Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used.

Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.

Must have the ability to utilize hand tools such as, but not limited to, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, Arbor press, vices, soldering iron, depth micrometres, callipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multi-meters, test boxes or specialized test equipment as needed.

Proficient interpreting and using drawings.

Material preparation including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.

Perform cross training when required.

Proactively identify and help assist in process improvements.

Follow procedures and Component Maintenance Manual's (CMM).

May act as department representative in customer audits/visits.

Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use.

Maintain clean and safe work area. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, 5S.

Previous experience in the aerospace industry is essential for this role, along with a strong engineering background with experience of using various hand and power tools and inspection equipment.

Qualifications:

2 years' experience in detail manufacturing - assembling complex components

Hours:

37 hour week - working core day shift.

Overtime is paid is x1.5

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