Mechanical Technician - Aerospace

Elix Sourcing Solutions
Braintree, United Kingdom
4 months ago
Posted
26 Jan 2026 (4 months ago)

Mechanical Technician - Aerospace

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum + Overtime at 1.5x + Bonus + Profit Share

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Braintree

Commutable from Bishop's Stortford, Chelmsford, Colchester, Essex, Halstead, Harlow, Haverhill, Saffron Walden

Are you a Mechanical Technician interested in securing a role within the Aerospace sector, where you will receive full industry training that will ensure you develop into a Senior Engineer?

Are you looking for a varied role, where you will have the opportunity to significantly increase your annual income via enhanced overtime, a lucrative bonus scheme and a company profit share scheme too?

Due to continued growth and the securing of major contracts, my client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician, to repair and maintain equipment and machinery, within a rapidly expanding aerospace company in Braintree. Full industry training will be provided.

My client is an industry leading engineering company, that specialises in Research and Development for the Aerospace sector, which allows them to carry out specialist repairs on electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment for clients such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and many more.

The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, repairing and overhauling a variety of mechanical aerospace components. You will be provided specialist training to put you in a position to be signing off on work and become a more senior member of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Technician looking for an opportunity to join a first-class aerospace company and be in a position to work towards a senior engineering role in the future.

For further details, please click apply or contact - Alex Harrison - REF 4843 - (phone number removed).

The Candidate:

* Background in mechanical engineering - any industry is acceptable

* Interested in receiving full aerospace training and progressing into a senior engineer

* Lives a commutable distance from Braintree

The Role:

* Testing, repairing and overhauling aviation equipment and machinery

* Mechanical engineering and some work on avionic systems

* Training and progression towards a senior role

elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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