At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. We're looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our Aviation business, based on site at RAF Valley (Holyhead), supporting our Early Rectification maintenance activity. This is a skilled, hands‑on role where you'll carry out a range of mechanical maintenance and rectification tasks on aircraft and aircraft components, working to approved data and strict safety and quality standards. The role as a Mechanical Technician, you'll operate within an Early Rectification maintenance environment, undertaking detailed mechanical activities to support aircraft availability and operational readiness. You'll work independently to approved technical information while also supporting and guiding less‑experienced team members when required day‑to‑day, you will:
Responsibilities
* Carry out mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and fault rectification on aircraft or components
* Diagnose faults and apply approved maintenance and rectification procedures
* Complete all work in line with approved technical data, MOE requirements, and safety standards
* Maintain accurate documentation and records for all maintenance activities
* Support compliance activities, including tooling control and adherence to mandated procedures
* Apply a practical, safety‑focused approach with strong mechanical aptitude
* Analyze faults and follow structured diagnostic processes
* Work independently to approved data and instructions
* Collaborate as a team player with a proactive and flexible approach
Qualifications
* Completed a recognised mechanical or aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade training
* Ability to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance
We are a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working to support national security and public infrastructure. This is a full‑time, permanent role, working 36 hours per week plus shift allowance, based on site at RAF Valley. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutrition consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Professional fee payment
* Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave
* Holiday trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
* ‘Be Kind Day’ – one working day paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work
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