Structures Mechanic

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Structures Mechanic to join our Base Maintenance team. This role is based at our head office at Norwich Airport and is Monday - Friday with a seasonal shift pattern of 6 months Summer 07:30-14:36 and 6 months Winter 07:30-16:36.,

• As directed by the Structures Team Technician/Supervisor perform aircraft maintenance tasks in line with the aircraft maintenance data.


• Follow the company Health & Safety policies and report all accidents and near misses.


• Ensure good housekeeping and clean environment are always maintained.


• Follow Approved Data at all times.


• Ensure all work performed on an aircraft is documented with the appropriate level of detail.


• Ensure handovers are effective.


• Ensure all Personal tools are maintained and controlled according to company policy.


• Report airworthiness safety concerns through the internal Safety Reporting system.
  
  Basic Engineering Apprenticeship and/or Armed Forces Aircraft training. Formal Structures qualification desirable.


• Minimum of 3 years proven experience of aircraft structural repair/modifications.


• Structural experience on Boeing 737, BAe 146 and Embraer aircraft, within a Part 145 environment desirable.


• Human Factors, Fuel tank safety training and EWIS training


• Proven ability to use specialist tools for major structure repairs such as but not limited to, cold working, English Wheel, Powered Rollers, Powered guillotine.


• Proven ability to read and work from Engineering drawings and aircraft manuals.


• Basic knowledge of EASA/CAA, HSE legislation.


• Basic IT knowledge/experience., Open to development feedback with appetite to continuously develop and improve own performance.


• An effective communicator


• Confident to challenge behaviour according to company values.


• Able to work under your own initiative making recommendations to solve problems when appropriate.


• Aware of costs and how to maximise efficiency.


• Efficient with time management.


• Be open, honest and trustworthy with a 'can do' attitude.


• In line the Company's values & behaviours, demonstrate the skills required to meet, promote and encourage those values associated with your position.


• Contribute to creating a team environment that maximises individual and team performance.


• Be flexible to support Business needs including supporting aircraft at Outstations.
  
  KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading UK-based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) offering a high-quality service and products from its head office location at Norwich Airport. With 6 fully equipped modern heavy maintenance bays across 3 hangars and over 40 years of experience on many aircraft types, including Embraer 170/190, Boeing 737 All Series, BAe 146 & Avro RJ, KLM UK Engineering has a solid customer base. The Company prides itself on having an experienced and skilled work force, delivering a superior service and high-quality product at a competitive price.
  
  In return for your commitment, we offer a salary and benefits package including:


· Salary - £37,018.00pa

· Company sick pay

· Competitive stakeholder pension

· Life assurance

· Retailer discounts

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Wellbeing support

· Subsidised on-site canteen

· Social club

· Holiday allowance increases with length of service.

· Long service awards

· Free parking

Closing Date: 16 August 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,018.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, NR6 6ER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)