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Airbus - Aircract Fitter - A400M
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Aircraft Mechanic – A400M Line Maintenance
RAF Brize Norton
£40 per hour (Umbrella) | 5x5x4 shift pattern (06:00–18:00)
Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are working with a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to support A400M line maintenance operations at RAF Brize Norton.
This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile military platform, offering stable shifts, competitive rates, and the chance to work within a specialist maintenance environment.
The Role
You will support scheduled, unscheduled, and out-of-phase line maintenance activities in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures. Occasional support within hangar/bay maintenance may also be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed
- Support cross-trade working to maintain safe and effective operations
- Correct task booking and procedural compliance
- Movement of tooling, equipment and aircraft components
- Aircraft cleaning and housekeeping of work areas
- Servicing aircraft systems (including toilets)
- Spill containment and environmental compliance
- Assist with aircraft manoeuvring
- Waste management and recycling compliance
- Reporting safety concerns promptly
- Maintaining tools and equipment in safe working condition
- Support off-site/AOG requirements when required
- Maintain awareness of operational Read & Sign notices
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Health & Safety
You will operate in line with all aviation safety, security and environmental policies, ensuring full compliance with operational procedures and standards.
Requirements
- Aircraft maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship) or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant aircraft experience
- Completed competency assessment
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong safety awareness and communication skills
- Ability to operate ground power equipment (GPU/powerset)
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Full UK passport required
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Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.
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