Service Care Solutions are looking for a Airworthiness Engineer to work within the West Yorkshire Police on a 3-month contract.Location: Homebased - National Travel required. Job role/responsibilities: Support the HoTS, to ensure compliance with National and European Aviation Legislation ensuring CAA Accreditation through their provision of appropriate certification to validate the airworthiness of NPAS aircraft enabling NPAS to provide an effective air support service to Police Forces across England and Wales.
Lead by example in line with Police Code of Ethics, ensuring force values are understood and considered in decision-making.
Ensure NPAS aircraft airworthiness and availability, complying with relevant regulations.
Issue National Certification of Airworthiness (NARC) extensions and Maintenance Variations, reviewing and approving Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs).
Oversee maintenance operations, including in-house and outsourced, ensuring compliance with legislation.
Support HoTs and NPAS project team in future fleet airworthiness requirements during procurement and acceptance testing.
Work within NPAS Safety Management System, updating occurrence reporting tool and assisting in investigations.
Assist HoTs in research and provision of information on continuing airworthiness management.
Liaise with stakeholders to achieve effective air support service provision.
Knowledge/Experience required:
To have an Engineering Degree or holds/have previously held a CAA Part 66 Engineer Licence • Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a continuing airworthiness environment.
Experience of carrying out CAM duties within a large organisation, ideally in a related field, e.g., emergency services, armed forces.
Appropriate experience of staff management within a “matrix” environment, that is of team members who are both direct employees and employed by other organisation ensuring service delivery to rigid standards.
Appropriate knowledge and understanding of performance management.
Ability to use a range of software solutions.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to prepare and present specialist reports to a range of NPAS Stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Engineering Degree or hold/have previously held a CAA Part 66 Engineer Licence.
If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O’Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.....Read more...
Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air & Torque Tools) required for a permanent position in the Chester / Deeside area. Competitive salary (DoE) + excellent benefits, see below. The Air Tool Calibration Technician will be working circa 39 hours (Initially Mon – Fri days then likely to move to rotating double days shift pattern i.e.6-2/2-10 with shift allowance paid).
Applications also welcomed from candidates who have recently completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or recently qualified or completed relevant engineering / maintenance qualifications, Trainees or Repair / Service Technicians, Mobile Engineer, Hire Service Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanic or similar trades who have used, maintained or even calibrated air / pneumatic equipment, torque tooling, hand tools or service / hire equipment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary (DoE)
Circa 39 hours/week (Mon – Fri days).
25 days holiday plus bank hols.
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Company sick pay (following a qualifying period)
Company "perks" benefits
Medicash Health plan
Occasional O/T
Primary Purpose of the job: Responsible for undertaking various maintenance activities and calibrations to Customers specification and ISO900 accredited in accordance with Company Procedures, UKAS regulations and recognised specifications.
Maintaining relevant records of work, data and results in a traceable and auditable manner utilizing our customers tooling management systems.
Day to day duties of the successful Air Tool Calibration Technician include:
Safe and effective use, maintenance, calibration and repair of air tools used to build aircraft in in the aerospace industry.
You will be responsible for the preparation and provision of test specifications.
Handling technical enquiries and liaising with clients where necessary.
Receiving and registering any work as necessary.
Completing test schedules & technical reports to effect optimum efficiency of the calibration area.
Maintain relevant records and data.
To follow company H&S guidelines
To be suitable for this Air Tool Calibration Technician role you must have the following experience / characteristics:
Prior experience of using air / pneumatic and torque tooling.
Recent mechanical maintenance / mechanical fitting experience.
Good communication skills.
Good PC literacy.
The ideal Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air Tools) will have the following skills / experience:
Completed a relevant mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
Relevant mechanical / maintenance qualification such as C&G / NVQ / BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND etc.
Experience of repairing / maintaining electric / cordless hand tools, service / hire equipment etc.
Recently or currently repairing / maintaining air tools such as Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable used to build aircraft in in the aerospace or automotive industry.
Experience of hand vibration testing equipment.
Inspection or Calibration experience.
Aerospace or Automotive experience.
Key words: Air Tools, Calibration, Repair, Maintenance, Airtools, Aircraft Fitter, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Calibration Technician, Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Pneumatic, Torque Tooling, Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable, Inspection, AS 9100, QA, QC, Aerospace, Automotive, HSS, Ex HM Forces, Chester, Cheshire
Does that sound like you? If so, we'd love to see your CV.
This position could be right for you if you’ve worked / want to work as any of the following: Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice / Trainee, Calibration Technician, Calibration Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Service Technician, Mechanic, Hire Service Fitter, Repair Technician, Ex Forces, Bench Fitter, Mechanical Fitter
The successful Air Tool Calibration Technician / Maintenance Engineer (Air Tools) will need to demonstrate a degree of flexibility as there will be potential O/T, a possibility of working weekends and occasional travel to other sites. The successful applicant will need to have a practical approach to work along with the relevant qualifications / experience.
If you are interested in Air Tool Calibration Technician role and have the required experience please click on the apply now button.....Read more...
My client specialises in the defence industry, produces and maintains various types of weapons, materials, Aircraft emergency evacuation systems. They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero-structures. The manufacturing engineer will be the technical owner of the process including work instructions, equipment, tooling, and other facility requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for tooling design and documentation. Must have the experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting.
Provides hands-on support for manufacturing assembly of company products.
Technical writing.
Strong understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA).
Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
Maintain equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team.
Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
BS or MS in Engineering discipline or Physics.
8+ years industry-relevant experience preferred, though others will be considered.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
3D solid modelling experience. Minimum 5 years.
Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixture, and semi-automated equipment.
Familiar with typical metal working tolerances produced by milling, grinding, turning, and laser or water jet cutting.
Candidates will be put forward for Security Clearance (SC) once the job has been accepted....Read more...
My client, a market-leader in products and services for aircraft interior are Looking for Composite Fitter/Trimmer's of all levels to join their team on a permanent basis. Utilising the best industry specialists, they manufacture, maintain, design, and certify cabin interiors for the biggest airlines around. This is an opportunity you dont want to miss! Full training provided!
Composite Trimmer/Fitter Responsibilities:
- Precision Fabrication: Hand trim and bond various carbon composite components to an exceptional degree of accuracy and quality, meeting rigorous customer standards.
- Technical Expertise: Read and interpret technical engineering drawings, including fits and tolerances, to precisely execute projects.
- Adhesive Applications: Bond ultra-lightweight composite structures used in aerospace applications.
- Quality Assurance: Follow work instructions, engineering manuals, and customer specifications to produce parts that meet all quality and traceability requirements. Identify and report non-conformities to the Production Engineer.
- Safety Focus: Prioritize safety by adhering to all Health and Safety guidelines and using/maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain company tools and equipment in a safe and clean working condition.
- Production Efficiency: Contribute to achieving departmental production and quality targets.
- Teamwork and Communication: Collaborate effectively with the team and possess good communication skills.
Composite Trimmer/Fitter Desired Skills & Traits:
- Quick Learner: Demonstrate a strong ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to perform tasks correctly.
- Adaptability: Thrive in both fast-paced and relaxed environments, maintaining focus under pressure.
- Time Management: Maintain good timekeeping habits.
- Technical Aptitude: Experience and skill operating computers and MS Office is a plus (advantageous).
- Growth Mindset: Be an honest and hardworking individual with a continuous learning attitude and a desire for professional development.
- Team Player: Demonstrate a willingness to integrate into a team environment and collaborate effectively.
- Ambition: Possess ambition for professional growth within the company.
Composite/Fitter Trimmer's please apply or if you do have any questions please email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk....Read more...
