Weapons Technician

Lincoln

1 year ago

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Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Weapons Technician in Raf Coningsby, Lincoln

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Weapons Technician to add to their talented, hardworking team in RAF Coningsby, Lincoln on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £29.34 UMB per hour inside IR35 £22.57 per hour PAYE

This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else.

The Role

Within the role of you'll be responsible for:

Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or weapons systems/components which may include as appropriate:

Aircraft Ground Handling,
Flight servicing's
Aircraft role changes
Embodiments
Component removals
Inspections
Repairs
Tests

You

To succeed within the role of you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll ideally have the following skills:

Typically 3+ year's experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place.
Demonstrating breadth of systems experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or in workshops.
A comprehensive knowledge of the acceptable means of compliance documentation set.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:
Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Work on long term contracts
Develop your skills at a prestigious company
Gain security clearance

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