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Role: Structures TechnicianLocation: Anglesey,WalesDuration: 16 monthsRate: £450-£550/dayInside IR35 : UmbrellaJob Title: Structures Technician Our client is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.General Description of Job: The Structures Technician will undertake detailed structural repairs on and off aircraft. The Technician will ensure that all work is carried out to exacting standards and that all compliance requirements are satisfied.Reporting to the appropriate Team Leader and AMRO Controller, the successful applicant is expected to promote good practices in quality and safety management in an aviation environment.Main Tasks: The main tasks could include but are not limited to:Carry out 1st signature responsibilities.Behave in line with the Being Our Client's set of principles.Ensuring that tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner, on time, and to the highest standard.Maintaining a PEVL to establish continuity of experience.Carrying out additional duties as may be required by the Maintenance Manager or Deputy Maintenance Manager.Ensure company health, safety, and environmental procedures are always implemented and complied with.Maintain Environmental, Quality, Security, and Health & Safety standards as defined by Our Client's Policy.Technical Experience and QualificationsTraining in an Aircraft related discipline to: City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 or equivalent or NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft maintenance.Proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.Qualified and experienced in Primary and Secondary Airframe structural repair techniques.Candidate will be required to successfully complete a skill-at-hand test piece (insert repair) within a set time scale.Minimum of 3 years aviation experience.DesirableMechanical Systems Type course.Generic SkillsUse engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical practical skills.Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation, or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems, or services.Accept and exercise personal responsibility.Use effective communication and interpersonal skills.Make a personal commitment to an appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession, and the environment. Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defence, and security company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions

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