Mechanical Aircraft Fitter
Posted 1 day ago by Morson Edge
£40 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Oxford
Summary: The Aircraft Mechanic role at Morson Edge involves supporting line maintenance activities on the A400M fleet at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton. The position requires performing various maintenance tasks in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures, with a contract running until the end of 2025. The role includes a shift pattern of 5x5x4 and requires compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience in aircraft maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed.
- Support other trades to ensure safe, effective working practices.
- Book onto tasks correctly and follow required processes.
- Move heavy equipment, tooling and spares as required.
- Assist with aircraft cleaning and maintain clean working areas.
- Service aircraft toilets.
- Contain fuel and oil spillages.
- Assist with aircraft manoeuvring.
- Ensure waste separation and recycling compliance.
- Report safety concerns promptly.
- Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition.
- Support offsite requirements (e.g., AOG, Line) when requested.
- Maintain awareness of all Read & Sign notices.
- Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities.
- Follow Health & Safety Manual requirements.
- Comply with aviation safety responsibilities under the AMUK Safety Policy.
- Adhere to aviation security responsibilities under the Airbus Security Policy.
Key Skills:
- Aircraft standards-based qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3) or aircraft-related academic qualification/traineeship with minimum 3 years’ experience.
- Completed Competency Assessment to a satisfactory level.
- Able to work effectively in a team or unsupervised.
- Good communication and strong awareness of Aviation safety.
- Able to operate a powerset (GPU).
- Must be eligible for Security Clearance and hold a full UK passport.
Salary (Rate): £40.00/hour
City: Carterton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Morson Edge are looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to support Line maintenance activities on the A400M fleet. This role is based at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton (OX18 3LX) and runs until the end of 2025 with potential extension. £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Shift pattern: 5x5x4 Working hours: 06:00–18:00 Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton
Role Purpose
Supporting Line maintenance on the A400M, carrying out scheduled, unscheduled and out-of-phase maintenance in accordance with Technical Documentation and Company Procedures. Occasional support to bay environments may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed.
- Support other trades to ensure safe, effective working practices.
- Book onto tasks correctly and follow required processes.
- Move heavy equipment, tooling and spares as required.
- Assist with aircraft cleaning and maintain clean working areas.
- Service aircraft toilets.
- Contain fuel and oil spillages.
- Assist with aircraft manoeuvring.
- Ensure waste separation and recycling compliance.
- Report safety concerns promptly.
- Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition.
- Support offsite requirements (e.g., AOG, Line) when requested.
- Maintain awareness of all Read & Sign notices.
Health & Safety
Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities. Follow Health & Safety Manual requirements. Comply with aviation safety responsibilities under the AMUK Safety Policy. Adhere to aviation security responsibilities under the Airbus Security Policy.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Aircraft standards-based qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3) or aircraft-related academic qualification/traineeship with minimum 3 years’ experience.
- Completed Competency Assessment to a satisfactory level.
- Able to work effectively in a team or unsupervised.
- Good communication and strong awareness of Aviation safety.
- Able to operate a powerset (GPU).
- Must be eligible for Security Clearance and hold a full UK passport.