P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician

St Athan

3 days ago

Create job alert

P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician (043jc) – St Athan - £29 – 32k + Benefits

Hands-On Aviation Role for Ex-Military Engineers & Technicians

If you’ve worked around aircraft, engines, hangars, GSE, or controlled engineering environments then this role could be for you.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

We’re recruiting a P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician to join a Part 145 maintenance operation in St Athan.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting engine storage, preservation, movements, and facility operations within a regulated aviation environment.

Ideal for:

RAF Mechanical / Propulsion / General Techs
REME Aviation Technicians
Royal Navy Air Engineering Technicians
Aircraft handlers or ground support personnel
Veterans comfortable in hangar and apron environments

The Role

You will take responsibility for the control, preservation, movement, and documentation of stored aircraft engines within a Part 145 environment.

This includes humidity control inspections, engine wrapping to OEM standards, equipment handling, GSE operation, and maintaining safe, compliant working areas.

Attention to detail and accountability are critical engines must be stored correctly, protected properly, and documented accurately.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
Conducting periodic humidity inspections on stored engines
Tracking engine status and next inspection dates
Liaising with customers regarding storage conditions
Wrapping engines in accordance with OEM and contractual requirements
Managing engine ownership and cradle registers
Supporting engine loading and unloading operations
Inspecting and documenting incoming engines and cradles (including photographs)
Carrying out basic cradle repairs (component replacement only)
Maintaining stock, tooling, and storage equipment
Operating forklift (up to 15 ton), cranes, tugs, and fuel bowser (authorisations provided)
Supporting line maintenance GSE movements
Maintaining FOD-free apron and engine bay areas
Supporting facility upkeep and waste management
Conducting local collections/deliveries when required

Ideal Military Background

This role would suit individuals who have worked in:
Aircraft propulsion / engine bays
Depth maintenance hangars
Aircraft handling or GSE roles
Aviation engineering workshops
Logistic or equipment movement roles within regulated environments

If you understand FOD discipline, preservation standards, controlled documentation, and safe equipment operation your experience is highly transferable.

What You’ll Need
Strong manual dexterity and practical skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
IT literacy (Outlook, Excel)
Valid UK/EU driving licence
Engine wrapping or aircraft maintenance experience advantageous

Forklift, crane, tug and bowser authorisations can be gained within the role.

In return they are offing a good starting salary of up to £32k with 25 days holiday, company pension, 3% employer and 5% employee, possible bonus scheme, depending on personal and company goals, as well as continuing personnel development within the company.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Feb 12, 2026

Careers

How Many Space Industry Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UK Space Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the space industry — whether that’s spacecraft engineering, mission operations, space software, satellite systems, ground segment integration or space data analytics — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools, platforms and technologies mentioned in job adverts. One role wants experience with CAD and FEA software. Another asks for experience with GNSS simulation. A third mentions mission scheduling tools, RF link analysis suites, Python, C++, continuous integration — and it seems there’s always another acronym to learn. With so much listed, many candidates fall into the trap of thinking they must master every tool under the sun before they’ll be taken seriously. Here’s the honest truth most UK space hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you’ve heard of every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real space problems, explain your reasoning clearly, and deliver results. Tools matter, but they always serve a purpose: achieving mission goals, improving reliability, reducing risk, delivering data, or enabling collaboration. Tools are enablers — not trophies. So how many tools do you actually need to know to get a space job? The answer is much fewer and far more strategic than you might think. This article breaks down: what tools employers really expect which ones are core across most space roles which ones are role-specific how to present your tool proficiency on your CV and in interviews

Feb 3, 2026

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Space Sector Job Applications (UK Guide)

The space industry is one of the most exciting and multidisciplinary sectors in technology and engineering today. Whether you’re applying for roles in spacecraft design, aerospace systems, robotics, satellite communications, mission operations, payload engineering, space software, ground systems, or scientific research, your application must quickly show hiring managers that you are relevant, technically credible and ready to deliver. In the UK space jobs market — spanning organisations from startups to defence primes, agencies, research labs and commercial constellations — hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. They scan applications rapidly, often making a judgement about whether to read further within the first 10–20 seconds. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in space sector applications, how they assess CVs and portfolios, why specific signals matter, and how you can position your experience to stand out on www.ukspacejobs.co.uk .

Jan 24, 2026

Education

The Skills Gap in UK Space Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

The UK space sector is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing high-tech industries in the world. From Earth observation and satellite communications to space robotics, launch systems and deep-space exploration, the breadth of opportunity is enormous. The UK Government’s ambition to capture a significant share of the global space economy has driven investment, policy support and a wave of innovative companies — both established and start-up. Yet despite strong academic programmes and a pipeline of graduates with relevant degrees, employers in the UK space sector consistently report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not prepared for real-world space industry jobs. This is not a matter of intelligence or motivation. Rather, it reflects a growing skills gap between what universities are teaching and what employers actually need from space professionals. In this article, we’ll explore why that gap exists, what universities are doing well, where they fall short, what employers want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in the UK space sector.