Full job descriptionAviation Maintenance Technician

Emergency Slides & Rafts

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 depending on skills and experience


Locations: roles available at Witham, Essex or Wokingham, Berkshire


Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday (4- or 5-day working patterns available)


Join Avia Technique, a UK aviation maintenance and repair centre specialising in critical safety and survival equipment. We are looking for a Technician to maintain and repair emergency slides and life rafts at our Witham facility.


Join a business where safety matters

About the roleThis is a practical, workshop-based role where you’ll inspect, maintain, repair and test life-saving equipment to exacting quality and safety standards.


Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring aircraft safety equipment is returned to service fully compliant with regulatory requirements and ready to perform when needed most.


There may also be opportunities to travel internationally on planned secondments of up to three months, supporting customer operations and maintenance activities overseas. Return travel home during these placements can be accommodated.


What you’ll be doing*Carrying out maintenance, inspection and repair activities using approved technical documentation
*Testing and servicing high-pressure systems and safety-critical equipment
*Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with aviation regulations, company procedures and quality standards
*Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
*Working collaboratively with colleagues to manage workload and meet customer deadlines
*Upholding the highest standards of safety, workmanship and attention to detail


What you’ll bring*Experience working within a mechanical, engineering, manufacturing or maintenance environment
*Confidence working with tools, equipment and technical instructions
*An understanding of high-pressure systems or safety-critical equipment
*Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
*Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
*A proactive and reliable approach to work


Desirable:*Aviation or aerospace maintenance experience
*Experience working within a regulated industry
*Knowledge of quality, safety or compliance procedures


Aviation experience is advantageous but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills from sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, automotive, defence, marine, rail or industrial maintenance.


What’s on offer*Starting salary of £28,000 - £36,000 depending on skills and experience
*Monthly bonus based on company performance
*33 days holiday, including bank holidays
*Enhanced employer pension contributions
*Private healthcare for you and your family
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Tech Spend Scheme
*Long Service Award
*Training and development opportunities


Additional informationYou must have the permanent right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship. We are unable to consider applications from candidates on Graduate Visas or other visa routes that will require sponsorship at a later date.


You may have experience of the following: Aircraft Safety Equipment Technician, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Component Technician, Aerospace Technician, Life Raft Technician, Aircraft Survival Equipment Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Aviation Repair Technician, Mechanical Technician, Aerospace Maintenance Technician