Mechanic Aircraft
CV-LibraryBlackwood, CaerphillypermanentPosted: 16 April 2026
Apply NowBluearrow are recruiting for Mechanic's preferably with aerospace skills
Starting salary £29,008 per annum, plus shifts & Overtime
Ops 2 Salary band: £29,008-£31,677
(shift allowance payable if following a shift pattern currently £85.74 per week)
About the Role:
You will be part of a team specializing in the repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Production of aircraft components (Quality, Cost, Delivery) including compliance to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
· Responsible for performing a variety of disassembly, repair, assembly and testing tasks on structural assemblies, metal and composite bonded structures, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc
· Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.
· Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control
· Must be able to interpret (aircraft blueprints, technical data, and parts specific planning.
· Must possess a basic knowledge of installation of solid and cherry rivets, jo-bolts and hi-loks and perform close tolerance work to include trimming, hole drilling and fastener installation.
· Understand the work scope requirements, documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.
· Support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities
· Flexible to business needs and able to work various shift patterns as required
· Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Position Qualifications/Capabilities:
· Must be able to use of close tolerance measuring tools, such as, but not limited to, scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gages within evaluation period.
· Capable of using hand tools, such as, but not limited to, drill motors, fastener installation tools, die grinders, and rivet guns, within evaluation period.
· Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail
· Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in-house applications for production
· Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skills and Special Attributes:
· Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background and/or mechanical assembly, metal bonding and composite fabrication skills.
· Experience in auto body, sheet metal; Bonded structures; structural assembly; hydraulic systems; tool fabrication
· Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.
Benefits:
· Weekly Payroll
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
· Company Pension Scheme
· Life Assurance
· Company Sick Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· On-site parking
· Canteen facilities
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Starting salary £29,008 per annum, plus shifts & Overtime
Ops 2 Salary band: £29,008-£31,677
(shift allowance payable if following a shift pattern currently £85.74 per week)
About the Role:
You will be part of a team specializing in the repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Production of aircraft components (Quality, Cost, Delivery) including compliance to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
· Responsible for performing a variety of disassembly, repair, assembly and testing tasks on structural assemblies, metal and composite bonded structures, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc
· Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.
· Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control
· Must be able to interpret (aircraft blueprints, technical data, and parts specific planning.
· Must possess a basic knowledge of installation of solid and cherry rivets, jo-bolts and hi-loks and perform close tolerance work to include trimming, hole drilling and fastener installation.
· Understand the work scope requirements, documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.
· Support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities
· Flexible to business needs and able to work various shift patterns as required
· Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Position Qualifications/Capabilities:
· Must be able to use of close tolerance measuring tools, such as, but not limited to, scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gages within evaluation period.
· Capable of using hand tools, such as, but not limited to, drill motors, fastener installation tools, die grinders, and rivet guns, within evaluation period.
· Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail
· Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in-house applications for production
· Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skills and Special Attributes:
· Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background and/or mechanical assembly, metal bonding and composite fabrication skills.
· Experience in auto body, sheet metal; Bonded structures; structural assembly; hydraulic systems; tool fabrication
· Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.
Benefits:
· Weekly Payroll
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
· Company Pension Scheme
· Life Assurance
· Company Sick Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· On-site parking
· Canteen facilities
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people