Salary: £33,028.88 - 33,028.88 per year
Reference: 257482MKH
Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference: SF73599
Overview
Morson Edge is supporting a leading defence aviation organisation in the recruitment of an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to join a highly skilled aircraft maintenance team supporting Hawk aircraft operations at RAF Valley.
Supporting aircraft depth maintenance activities, this role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering skills within a structured, safety-critical environment where quality, teamwork, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything you do.
With a permanent position, a structured four-day working week, and the opportunity to support the UK's military pilot training programme, this role offers a combination of career development, stability, and work-life balance that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere in the aviation sector.
Why RAF Valley?
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Permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment
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Four-day working week with long weekends every week
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Support Hawk aircraft within the UK's fast jet training programme
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Gain hands-on experience within a respected military aviation environment
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Join a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
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Develop technical expertise across aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
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Work in a unique coastal location offering an excellent work-life balance
For many engineers, RAF Valley offers something increasingly difficult to find — meaningful aviation work combined with a lifestyle that's hard to match elsewhere in the UK.
Working Pattern
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Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
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Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
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37.5 hours per week
Enjoy a structured four-day working week, providing a long weekend every week and a better work-life balance than many comparable aviation maintenance environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies
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Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities
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Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures
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Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data
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Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures
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Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements
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Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate
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Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance
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Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team
Requirements
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Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experience
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Ability to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environment
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Confidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record management
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
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Proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities
Qualifications
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Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent
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City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline
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Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous
Security Requirements
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Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and Security Clearance
Working Environment
RAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.
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Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environment
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Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities
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Strong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunities
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Opportunity to develop technical expertise within a respected defence aviation programme
Key Information
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Role: Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
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Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
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Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
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Contract Type: Permanent
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week
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Aircraft: Hawk
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Environment: Military Aviation / Depth Maintenance
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Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're looking to develop your aircraft maintenance career within a respected military aviation environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering team supporting operational aircraft activity at RAF Valley.
If you are interested, please send a CV to [email protected] or apply directly!
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