14 November 2025
B1 Mechanic
Job description
B1 Mechanic - Contractor
Days - PAYE £26 or Ltd/Umbrella £34 per hour
Nights - PAYE £28 or Ltd/Umbrella £37 per hour
The Role:
Contract positions for B1 Mechanics are now available at an independent UK MRO.
Using your experience within the aircraft engineering environment you will be involved in all maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in response to customer requirements.
Under the direction of your supervisor, you will be responsible for completing tasks in accordance with Part 145 maintenance requirements, internal processes and procedures.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out maintenance of aircraft as defined, using only correctly maintained and uniquely identified personal tooling and correct company tooling and calibrated test equipment
- Under the direction, provide effective support of the aircraft maintenance
- Ensuring correct completion of all maintenance paperwork and forms in a timely manner before the end of the shift and in accordance with all aspects of the MOE Part 2 and procedures
- Ensuring any unused material is correctly processed and returned to Stores when practical, following correct disposal instructions at all times.
- Ensuring correct storage of aircraft components and tooling including blanking, labelling and protection in accordance with company procedures.
- Assisting with hangar facility maintenance and general tasks
Key requirements include:
- Recognised aeronautical training e.g. City &Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, University Degree or Aeronautical Apprenticeship programme.
- Proven track record, typically achieved with 3 years' minimum experience in aviation maintenance (including time served during an apprenticeship) within a Part 145 (or equivalent) organisation.
- Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of aircraft system(s) and use recognised aircraft documentation.
- Basic structural knowledge including repairs.
- Initial Human Factors, EWIS & Fuel Tank Safety.
Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately!
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