Travail Employment Group - Burgess Hill
Mechanic
£27,000 – £30,000 DOE, Burgess Hill outskirts (own transport required), Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30, Permanent, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Pension, Parking, Training and Development
The Role
We are delighted to be working with a well-established aviation maintenance organisation in their search for a Mechanic to join their busy workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen mechanical interest to work in a fast-paced environment where quality and precision are key. You will play a vital role in supporting production targets and ensuring high standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full disassembly of aircraft wheels
- Initial testing and disassembly of aircraft brakes
- Dismounting aircraft tyres from wheels
- Technical cleaning of wheel and brake components using workshop machinery
- Operation of paint removal machines
- Reassembly of wheels, mounting tyres including torquing, inflation, and pressure testing
- Reassembly of brake units, function testing and fault isolation
- Reading and understanding component maintenance manuals and following technical instructions
- Supporting workshop processes and maintaining safety standards
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have a mechanical background or be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical/engineering interest. Good hand-eye coordination and basic hand tool knowledge are highly desirable. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be physically fit, and able to follow processes and instructions accurately. GCSE passes in English and Maths (or equivalent) and eligibility to work in the UK are required.
This role could suit someone who has worked as a Mechanical Technician, Workshop Operative, or Engineering Assistant.
Company Information
Our client is a specialist aviation component maintenance organisation with a reputation for quality and reliability. They pride themselves on creating a collaborative and supportive workplace where employees are cross-trained across multiple areas, offering variety, personal development, and career progression.
Package
- £27,000 – £30,000 DOE
- Burgess Hill outskirts (own transport required)
- Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Pension
- Parking
- Training and Development Opportunities
Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.
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