Mechanic

Blackwood
2 weeks ago
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Job Title: Mechanic

Location: Blackwood

Salary: £28,000 per annum, +£82.76 per week shift allowance which works out in total £32,303 per annum

Hours: Full time. Monday - Friday days regular but afternoons may be required every 3 weeks

Here at Blue Arrow we are currently recruiting Mechanics to work for a client of ours based in Blackwood. These would be full time permanent positions.

They specialize within the repair and overhaul of Commercial Aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles with OEM and UKCAA and EASA approved repairs.

Main job roles
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
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
To support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities
Flexible to business needs and a requirement to work various shift patterns as required
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Required Experience
Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail
Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background or painting, bonding and mechanical assembly skills.
Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.
Previous Mechanical experience is essential
If you feel this role is for you then please apply now!

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