Company Overview
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand a high standard of service. We are recruiting for a position on behalf of a leading aerospace tooling support company.
Job Title
Mechanical Technician (Field Service)
Location
Colnbrook
Contract Type
Permanent, Fulltime
Package
Competitive
Right to Work
Applicants must hold a right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Key Duties
* Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance mainly on mechanical and hydraulic aeronautical tooling (lifting equipment, support tools, measuring tools, GSE).
* Carry out technical expertise, functional tests, and load tests to validate the conformity of repaired equipment.
* Establish diagnostic methods and propose repair solutions when standard procedures are not sufficient.
* Dismantle, reassemble, adjust, and calibrate equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with technical standards.
* Conduct quality control checks before shipment and prepare equipment for delivery to customers.
* Perform on-site interventions at customer locations (airlines, MROs, OEMs).
* Ensure proper use of ERP and workshop documentation to track work progress and maintain records.
Qualifications
* Technical diploma or degree in mechanics (automotive, motorcycle, heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, industrial mechanics, or equivalent).
* Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance (hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems).
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
* Manual dexterity, precision, and a practical approach to problem‑solving.
* Must be able to obtain an airside security pass and clear a DBS check, 5‑year checkable work history.
* Experience in an airline, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul), or aerospace environment.
* Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., EASA Part 145).
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