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UK Defence Services Trim Bay Technician
ABOUT US
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is one of the largest independent aerospace and defence companies in the world delivering innovation and excellence in engineering, support solutions and services in the air, on land and at sea.
We specialise in the conversion, modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft, defence vehicle engineering, shelter manufacture, composite solutions and the provision of personnel, training and advice. We are renowned and respected worldwide for our quality of service, engineering excellence, flexibility and reliability.
Part of the 105 year-old Marshall Group of Companies, which has an annual turnover of £1.3 billion, we have over 80 years of aviation experience and have completed over 1500 aircraft modifications in 35 countries. Within our land systems capability, we have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported more than 5000 tactical shelters in over 200 different configurations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job purpose:
The Marshall Trim Bay at RAF Brize Norton has a vacancy for a Technician to carry out maintenance of C-130 aircraft fabric trim components.
Their primary duty will be the manufacture and repair of insulation blankets, crew seat, bunk covers, Troop/Para Seat assemblies and any canvas or soft material items such as canvas bags, covers, engine blanks as requested by the customer. Additionally on aircraft tasks including replacement of fabric patches are an integral part of this role.
ABOUT YOU
At a minimum, Candidates should offer relevant experience of aircraft fabric trim manufacture and/or repair and have undertaken a formal training programme in a relevant upholstery discipline.
A sound working knowledge of RAF Engineering practices, procedures and Aircraft Publications system would be an advantage.
This position requires working permanent days in support of customer requirements.
Candidates must:
- Be able to work in a small team;
- Ensure all quality and regulatory requirements and standards are maintained;
- Possess a working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
- An ability to work at height on aircraft structure is required by the candidate.
To apply send a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter.
ABOUT THE REWARDS
Marshall ADG offers employees an attractive reward package. This comprises:
•Competitive base salary
•Discretionary bonus scheme
•25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•Generous company pension scheme
•Access to a healthcare plan
•An excellent flexible benefit scheme
•Access to a discount scheme which offers substantial savings with a range of retailers, hotel chains, holiday companies etc.
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC (Security Check), Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check (whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency) and, as applicable, a medical assessment. Access to US technical data by employees requires prior Trade Control function approval. Clearance must be carried out against all applicable US export control authorisations.
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