Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons) Recruiter: Morson Edge Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire Contract Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12-month initial contract Rate: £23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella Clearance: SC Security Clearance required Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons) to support a major Typhoon weapons support programme at RAF Coningsby. The role is based within the Off-Aircraft Weapons Maintenance Bays and focuses on the maintenance, repair, and testing of Aircraft Role Equipment to ensure airworthy and compliant outputs. This position operates within a governed and regulated MRP Part 145 approved organisation and is well suited to an experienced Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician with a strong safety mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Maintain, repair, and test Aircraft Role Equipment in accordance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements Ensure all Part 145 maintenance activities are accurately documented, maintaining airworthiness records across IT and paper-based systems Meet delivery targets and understand how individual performance contributes to continuing airworthiness Maintain personal task competencies to support workshop capability and resilience Comply with the Part 145 MOE, associated procedures, and applicable organisational standards Apply Human Factors, Error Management, and Safety Management System principles to all maintenance activities Diagnose faults, follow structured diagnostic procedures, and support less experienced team members where required Support regulatory-driven changes, audits, and assurance activities Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance workshop performance Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience within a MRP Part 145 Component Maintenance Organisation in the last 5 years Experienced and competent Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician Strong understanding of Continuing Airworthiness and Part 145 regulatory requirements Ability to work independently using approved technical instructions and maintenance data Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confident IT user, including MS Office and maintenance recording systems Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach Be able to obtain SC Clearance Desirable Experience Previous experience working on Typhoon components or role equipment Experience using Maintenix or similar maintenance recording systems Familiarity with IMS, ESS, and Certificates of Component Release Qualifications Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds 2675 or 2661) in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance Or military equivalent qualifications What's on Offer 12-month initial contract with potential for extension Competitive contract rates (£23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella) Opportunity to work on a front-line fast jet support programme Regulated Part 145 maintenance environment Structured training on specialist equipment Professional team environment with strong safety and quality focus