A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The role:
Mechanic – British Airways Maintenance Cardiff
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team carrying out routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and component changes along with Large cabin/IFE modification programmes on the British Airways wide body Boeing fleet of aircraft (777-200/300, 787-8/9).
What you’ll do:
1. Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to quality, health and safety and housekeeping standards
2. Under supervision, complete maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components on time.
3. Sign off work on completion within the full scope of individual approval
4. Driving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held
5. Ensure and support effective communications within the shift/team
6. Support the delivery of departmental and directorate objectives by seeking ways to improve work tasks, processes and environment.
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
Skills/Capabilities
7. Good engineering hand skills
8. Good interpersonal and people skills
9. Good analytical and problem solving skills
10. Effective communicator within the shift/team
11. PC literate, can work with engineering systems and document management systems
12. Can work shifts. We currently work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
13. Can work in confined spaces as required (fuel tanks)
Core traits
14. Uncompromising in workplace safety, security, process requirements
15. Will work using own initiative
16. Always looking for the next work task
Your Experience:
17. Recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
18. Ability to read, write and interpret engineering data (job cards and manuals)
Salary:
£30,678 per annumplus shift allowance £4,342pa (4x4 Days) or £9116.86pa (4x4 Nights)
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5%. Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time and discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment, and many more
At British airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.
Sponsorship
At present, British Airways Maintenance Cardiff are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
How to apply
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