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B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer South Wales Salary Up to £86k depending on experience. (can sponsor) Working Hours Two seasonal shift options available (3 month summer shutdown June to September) The Role We are seeking experienced B1 Engineers to join a dedicated base maintenance team, responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across a range of commercial aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise technicians and mechanics, manage resources effectively, and ensure full compliance with Part 145 regulations, company procedures and customer SLAs. Licensing and Type Ratings • Valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (UK CAA AML or EASA AML), • Current type rating and recency on either Boeing or Airbus family aircraft, • Desirable: Type rating and recency on Boeing 737 Classic/NG, 757, 767 or Airbus A320 family, • Willingness to complete further type training provided by the company Key Responsibilities • Lead and supervise teams during base maintenance checks, • Mentor and delegate to junior staff to ensure smooth operations, • Complete and review all documentation in line with MOE and published procedures, • Report maintenance requirements and issues to planners and management in a timely manner, • Manage task timings and accuracy of bookings on task cards, • Oversee correct storage, racking and serviceability of aircraft components, • Maintain a clean, safe and compliant hangar environment, preventing FOD and upholding engineering best practice, • Recommend improvements to processes and working practices, • Fulfil responsibilities in line with company policies and risk management frameworks Requirements • Minimum 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in base maintenance, • Strong understanding of aircraft documentation and engineering practices, • Broad skill set across aircraft systems including rigging, component replacement and modifications, • Sound knowledge of structural assessment and repair, • In-depth understanding of aircraft systems

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer\n\nSouth Wales\n\nSalary\n\nUp to £86k depending on experience. (can sponsor)\n\nWorking Hours\n\nTwo seasonal shift options available (3 month summer shutdown June to September)\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking experienced B1 Engineers to join a dedicated base maintenance team, responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across a range of commercial aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise technicians and mechanics, manage resources effectively, and ensure full compliance with Part 145 regulations, company procedures and customer SLAs.\n\nLicensing and Type Ratings\n\n Valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (UK CAA AML or EASA AML)\n\n Current type rating and recency on either Boeing or Airbus family aircraft\n\n Desirable: Type rating and recency on Boeing 737 Classic/NG, 757, 767 or Airbus A320 family\n\n Willingness to complete further type training provided by the company\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Lead and supervise teams during base maintenance checks\n\n Mentor and delegate to junior staff to ensure smooth operations\n\n Complete and review all documentation in line with MOE and published procedures\n\n Report maintenance requirements and issues to planners and management in a timely manner\n\n Manage task timings and accuracy of bookings on task cards\n\n Oversee correct storage, racking and serviceability of aircraft components\n\n Maintain a clean, safe and compliant hangar environment, preventing FOD and upholding engineering best practice\n\n Recommend improvements to processes and working practices\n\n Fulfil responsibilities in line with company policies and risk management frameworks\n\nRequirements\n\n Minimum 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in base maintenance\n\n Strong understanding of aircraft documentation and engineering practices\n\n Broad skill set across aircraft systems including rigging, component replacement and modifications\n\n Sound knowledge of structural assessment and repair\n\n In-depth understanding of aircraft systems

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Digital Mockup Engineer Cwmbran, South Wales Hybrid Skills: CAD, Mechanical Design, Catia, Customer Requirements, Systems Engineering, Space Allocations, Product Data Management, Design Engineering, LOPA, BOM, Geometry, Aerospace, Aircraft Seating Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers *Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies We are looking for passionate individuals to join our DMU team as a Digital Mock Up Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site. Your Role As a DMU Engineer, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting our product structure throughout its lifecycle. Working with the latest in mechanical design, you'll ensure our digital models are robust, compliant and always a step ahead, while championing our continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring seamless collaboration across our teams and customers. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and management of project LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodations, it's a document that shows the interior design of an aircraft's cabin) structures, updating design data and Space Allocation Models as per DMU standards. Prepare certification support documents, including Test BOMs (Bill of Materials) and Definition Control Models. Guarantee systems are accurate, consistent, and validated via maturity models. Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and composite design teams, keeping master geometry and project interfaces consistent. Prepare and validate design data for submission to major OEMs, including Airbus and Boeing. Ensure data quality in Catia V5 - including clash checks, model reviews, and maintaining a clean, error-free design environment. *Support ongoing improvement by sharing best practices, contributing to methodology development and participating in process optimization. What You'll Bring Essential: Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Engineering discipline. Essential: Proficiency with Catia V5 and Smarteam systems. Essential: Strong knowledge of engineering release and approval processes. Essential: Highly organized, effective communicator and team coordinator. Essential: Strong time-management skills; shows initiative and collaborates well. Experience in aerospace/automotive design teams - desirable *Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications - - desirable At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation

Safran Flammability Certification Engineer Cwmbran, South Wales Hybrid once established in role - 3 days on site after c.6 months Skills: Technical Documentation, Aerospace, CAD, Seating, Tech Pubs, Data, Report Writing, Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers *Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Certification team as a Flammability Certification Engineer at our Safran Seats site in Cwmbran Your Role You will play a key part in ensuring our products meet stringent flammability certification standards, focusing on high-quality documentation, compliance analysis, and technical publications for aircraft seats and related assemblies. In this role, you will: Plan, compile, and maintain flammability certification documents including test plans, test reports, and compliance evidence Support certification activities by contributing to data packages for submission to regulators and OEMs Review and approve engineering drawings and design changes for compliance Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (such as airframe manufacturers and regulatory bodies) Represent the company in meetings with customers, authorities, installers, and at project milestones Provide valuable input into the creation and continuous improvement of technical processes *Maintain and develop documentation standards to support both ongoing projects and regulatory submissions What You'll Bring A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline Strong experience in documentation and technical writing within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory processes is desirable Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office tools A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, able to liaise at all levels High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving *The ability to digest and translate complex technical requirements into clear, concise documentation Desirable Experience with CAD systems and technical publication tools Previous exposure to aerospace or regulated industries *Understanding of aircraft interior or flammability certification is a plus

Sheet Metal Work (RAF Hawk Jets) RAF Valley (4 day working week/Mon - Fri Earlies) Up to £40,000 (DOE) + Training on Aircraft Structures + Progression + Excellent Benefits. Are you a Sheet Metal Worker or similar looking for a career within one of the UK's largest defence organisations at RAF Valley where you will be working with one of the UK's best fighter jet training schools maintaining and repairing Hawk jets. Do you want a role that is both rewarding as well as challenging, in a company who value their employees as well as offer unrivalled training and development opportunities. On offer, is the exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Technician to join a leading UK defence and engineering business. Founded around 150 years ago, this organisation has grown to become one of the leading defence businesses in the world. Renowned for their training, development and long-term career opportunities. In this role, the successful Aircraft Technician would be working within one of the UK's leading Flight Schools at RAF Valley. Main duties of the role would be to repair and maintain Hawk jets. The core hours of this role are Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm, with overtime available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or, Mon to Friday early shifts 06:00 to 13:45 with overtime Saturday/Sunday. The ideal Aircraft Technician would come from either a military background working on any type of aircraft, or a civilian role. This role would require someone to be local to RAF Valley or willing to relocate to the area. The Role: RAF Valley. Repair and maintenance of Hawk jets. Monday to Thursday 0700 to 1700/Monday to Friday 06:00 to 13:45 + shift allowance Overtime available. Training and progression opportunities. Places to stay on site for camper vans/caravans etc or rooms to rent.The Person: Sheet Metal Worker. Want to work on Hawk Jets Local to, moving to, or want to travel to Anglesey.Keywords: RAF Valley, Military, MoD, Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Technician, Avionics Engineer, Avionics Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Structure, Defence Ref: 25378 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Aircraft Electrical Fitter Contract up to 31/12/2026 Based in Anglesey Offering £28.16ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Aircraft Electrical Fitter? Have you completed an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Aircraft Electrical Fitter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer Work to high standards to ensure safe operation of the aircraft Completion of maintenance, including avionic and electrical systems in accordance with written instructions laid down by OEM Conduct off-aircraft technical work in workshops as required Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities Your skillset may include: Knowledge of electrical and avionic systems Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to electrical and avionic systems Up-to-date knowledge of: Flight/Airport Operations, Aircraft Line Maintenance, Aircraft Base Maintenance Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS Knowledge of EASA Part 145 and Part M regulations Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or related discipline If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Aircraft Electrical Fitter Contract up to 31/12/2026 Based in Anglesey Offering £28.16ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

Aircraft Technician {RAF Valley} - 4 day week, no license needed RAF Valley, Mon to Thursday (Relocation Packages Available) Up to £40,000 + 37.5 hours + Mon to Thursday + Overtime + Training + Progression + 6% Pension + Excellent Benefits Are you an ex-Military Aircraft Technician or similar looking for a career within one of the UK's largest defence organisations at RAF Valley where you will be working with one of the UK's best fighter jet training schools maintaining and repairing Hawk jets. Do you want a role that is both rewarding as well as challenging, in a company who value their employees as well as offer unrivalled training and development opportunities. On offer, is the exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Technician to join a leading UK defence and engineering business. Founded around 150 years ago, this organisation has grown to become one of the leading defence businesses in the world. Renowned for their training, development and long-term career opportunities. In this role, the successful Aircraft Technician would be working within one of the UK's leading Flight Schools at RAF Valley. Main duties of the role would be to repair and maintain Hawk jets. The core hours of this role are Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm, with overtime available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The ideal Aircraft Technician would come from either a military background working on any type of aircraft, or a civilian role. This role would require someone to be local to RAF Valley or willing to relocate to the area. The Role: RAF Valley. Repair and maintenance of Hawk jets. Monday to Thursday 0700 to 1700. Overtime Fri/Sat/Sun. Training and progression opportunities.The Person: Minimum level 3+. No license required. Local to RAF Valley or relocating.Keywords: RAF Valley, Military, MoD, Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Technician, Avionics Engineer, Avionics Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Structure, Defence Ref: 25378 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website