We are currently recruiting for an Approved Workshop Engineer – Engines to assist the Engine Workshop Team Leader in the safety, regulatory compliance, and performance of engine maintenance activities. Aircraft maintenance is highly regulated; safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are the first priorities. The role requires a culture of safety first, with the highest level of safety and regulatory compliance across all relevant areas. Operational activities are based around customer requirements, so preparedness to work additional hours to deliver a successful maintenance business is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify where SHE standards and procedures are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply the safe systems of work identified.
* Apply countermeasures identified in applicable risk assessment to appointed operations/tasks.
* Certification of tasks within the scope of the company authorisation held.
* Maintain Draken & customer engines in accordance with the manufacturers and Draken's maintenance procedures.
* Investigate and repair faults reported or found on engines.
* Carry out on‑wing engine support when requested at base and possibly detached locations.
* Ensure that engine work‑pack documentation is accurately maintained and progressed during engine maintenance activities.
* Maintain and promote workshop cleanliness standards.
* Ensure that all tasks are completed in accordance with the current departmental and company safety & quality standards and procedures.
* Perform the strip, clean, inspection, build & test of engines as directed by the workshop Team Leader.
* Communicate well and liaise with other related departments (e.g., Engineering Control, Line & Base Maintenance).
* Promote a safety, legislative and cost‑awareness culture.
* Support a continuous‑improvement philosophy within the business.
* Assist with audits and quality assurance issues.
* Assist in conducting monthly workplace inspections and the reporting/rectification of any findings.
* Assist the Team Leader with the assessment and closure of audit findings, SMS assessments/improvements, root‑cause investigations and departmental improvement ideas.
* Assist in the development of the engine workshop maintenance team.
* Encourage effective incident reporting and the improvement of the SMS.
* Be responsible for effective tool control.
* Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facility, equipment, tooling, and employee facilities are maintained to a high standard.
* Ensure company values involving staff and development practices are in place.
* Perform other tasks as set by the Team Leader that are considered to be within the capabilities of the individual and required as part of the daily running of the engineering department.
Personal Skills / Abilities
* Good technical English (written and spoken) & basic mathematics.
* Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft and aircraft component maintenance activities.
* Ability to work with and use precision measuring tools.
* Knowledge of working to tight tolerances and high standards of engineering finishing.
* Team‑oriented with proven communication skills.
* Customer‑focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills.
* Self‑motivated, confident and assertive.
* Capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values.
* Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detached work.
* Adopt and follow the principles of continuous improvement.
* Willingness to work flexible hours to assist in aircraft recoveries.
Educational / Vocational Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience within aircraft maintenance (base/workshops) desirable; further applicable aircraft maintenance experience an advantage.
* Engineering apprenticeship trained, preferably within aviation.
* Formal mechanical engineering qualification, preferably BTEC level 3 or above.
* Proven record of accomplishment, over 3 years within an aviation business or equivalent.
* Experience working in an engine/gas turbine production, maintenance or workshop environment.
* Proven ability to work and deliver under time pressure and deadlines.
* Understanding or evidence of working within a continuous‑improvement project.
* IT literacy with previous experience of the MS Office suite.
* Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
* Human Factors knowledge.
Benefits
* Up to 12 % matching pension contributions
* Bonus incentives
* Discounted PMI
* Electric car scheme
* Tech vouchers
* Well‑being programmes
* …and much more.
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and celebrates the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspectives and talents support our values and drive our success, generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
All members of the Draken Europe team are accountable for fair treatment and respect at all sites internationally. We are an Armed Forces‑friendly organisation and welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process – please liaise with us if any adjustments are required.
Draken Europe – Bournemouth
£42,279 per year – estimated
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