Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Location: Braintree
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: Monday- Friday 8:00 – 16:30
Benefits:
- Annual Profit Share Scheme
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
- 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- 40-hour week Monday to Friday
- Working hours: 8:00-16:30
- Nationally recognised Training provided and career development opportunities
- Company Uniform Provided and all necessary PPE
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a range of aircraft components, including engine-related parts and aircraft insulation blankets. This role is suited to someone with a strong aviation maintenance background and hands-on workshop experience working to high quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, repair, overhaul, and maintain aircraft mechanical components and assemblies
- Carry out maintenance and refurbishment of aircraft insulation blankets and engine-related components
- Perform fault diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, repair, reassembly, and testing of components
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, and component maintenance manuals (CMMs)
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with OEM specifications, EASA/CAA regulations, and company procedures
- Complete maintenance documentation and workshop records accurately
- Use workshop equipment, tooling, and measuring instruments safely and effectively
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety within the workshop
- Work closely with engineers, inspectors, and other technicians to meet customer and production requirements
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working within an aviation or aerospace workshop environment is essential
- Experience working on aircraft components such as insulation blankets, engine components, or associated mechanical assemblies
- Good understanding of aircraft maintenance standards and workshop practices
- Ability to interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
- Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
Industry-leading compliance support
Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Placements across the globe
Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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