Mechanical and Electrical Technician - Ground Support Equipment

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical and Electrical Technician - Ground Support Equipment to join them on a permanent basis. The timely servicing and rectification of any occurring faults are an important part of the role, working in a team whose job it is to keep both military and civilian assets supplied with the right ground support equipment at the right time.
Role: Mechanical and Electrical Technician - Group Support Equipment
Location: Ruislip, Middlesex
Hours: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: Discussed Upon Application
Clearance required: The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role
What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out general tasks in support of the aircraft
• Carrying out the servicing and full maintenance of equipment
• Refuelling and maintenance activities in support of the aircraft
• Full management of serviceable equipment and lighting
• Enable the smooth functioning of RAF Northolt, in accordance with RAF and Company safety standards, practices and procedures.

Experience required:

• Skilled in the use of all tools associated with mechanical maintenance
• An analytical mind, able to diagnose and rectify faults
• The ability to follow work and maintenance instructions to a high standard
• Performance driven individual who demonstrates initiative and adaptability
• Good organisational skills; ability to prioritise
• Passionate about creating a great People Experience and enabling a diverse and high performing culture

Qualifications required:

• Trained Electro / Mechanical Technician to at least City and Guild 381/382/383 qualifications in Heavy Vehicle / Plant Equipment or equivalent, or timed served
• Normal colour perception graded as CP2 (needed to work on an airfield) - can be obtained at an opticians
• Full Manual UK driving licence

Company benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 4.5% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
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