Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Up to GBP40,000, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm, with no weekends as standard. You ll strip, rebuild and get to the root of mechanical faults on specialist aviation equipment where accuracy really matters. This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing the job properly and wants to build real expertise. As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will benefit from: A Monday to Friday day shift with a 4pm finishOvertime and site allowance opportunitiesOngoing technical training and developmentVaried, hands-on work on specialist hydraulic and lifting equipmentThe independence to plan and finish jobs to a high standard As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on aircraft ground support equipmentStripping, inspecting, refurbishing and rebuilding mechanical assemblies, including jacks and lifting equipmentReverse engineering components and working from engineering drawings and maintenance manualsDiagnosing mechanical faults and replacing bearings, seals, bushes and linkagesSupporting hydraulic system maintenance where requiredCompleting accurate service reports and customer documentation As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your experience will include: A strong background in mechanical maintenance and repair, ideally in engineering or aviationConfident mechanical fault finding and diagnosticsThe ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsHydraulic maintenance experience and LOLER knowledge would be an advantageNVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance preferredA full UK driving licence, and the ability to pass airport pass vetting (5-year referenced work or education history) If you re a Mechanical Maintenance Technician who wants to spend more time solving problems and less time on the road, this is a role where your skills will keep developing. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Libby at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.