Workshop Technician/Mechanical Fitter – 6073

Workshop Technician/Mechanical Fitter

Location: Oxford

Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:30pm

Salary: £25,000 – £33,000

We are currently seeking a Workshop Technician/Mechanical Fitter to join our client’s team. This role involves building and assembling all mechanical components on bespoke aircraft refuelling vehicles. Candidates with a background in plant engineering, ex-forces, HGV, or similar fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities of a Workshop Technician/Mechanical Fitter:

• Assemble and install mechanical components on custom-built aircraft refuelling vehicles.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, and riveting equipment.
• Interpret engineering data, such as drawings and schematics.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks and adhere to safety protocols.

Key Skills of a Workshop Technician/Mechanical Fitter:

• Experience in vehicle building (HGV experience preferred).
• Competence in using hand and power tools.
• Basic fabrication and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Welding (TIG/MIG).
• Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience with aircraft refuelling vehicles (advantageous).

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to Jade.Dedman@first-base.co.uk or call Jade on 01453 755330.

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