Mechanical Technician B3T (T2 Depth)

Babcock Canada Inc.; Llandudno, Holyhead, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the UK seeks an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to ensure military aircraft safety and airworthiness at RAF Valley near Holyhead. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, conducting maintenance, and performing functional tests. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship or military equivalent and be comfortable using Microsoft tools. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a matched pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading options

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience with technical skills on real equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on aircraft systems.
• Conduct depth maintenance and repairs as per standards.
• Perform safety tests and maintain documentation.

Skills

Practical engineering maintenance experience

Strong teamwork

Clear communication

Confident using Microsoft tools

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or military equivalent

City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician (T2 Depth)

Location: Holyhead, Anglesey

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70501

Engineer the jets that train the UK’s next generation of fighter pilots.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Mechanical Technician at RAF Valley, near Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey.

The role

As an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, you’ll carry out depth maintenance and component work that keeps military aircraft safe, airworthy and available for training directly contributing to national security and the development of world‑class aircrew.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll build hands‑on expertise across inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification, and functional testing growing your career in a high‑integrity, team‑driven environment with an employer known for “lifetime engineering.”

• Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components and assemblies.
• Undertake and complete depth maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications to approved maintenance data.
• Perform functional and system tests to release equipment back to service safely.
• Maintain compliance with Babcock’s maintenance procedures and mandated standards, including tooling and test‑equipment control.
• Collaborate and elevate effectively to keep maintenance on schedule and resolve issues promptly.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based at RAF Valley, Holyhead.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Technician (T2 Depth)

• Practical engineering maintenance experience applying technical skills to real equipment.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder skills with clear, respectful communication.
• Confident using Microsoft tools to update records and reports.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Technician (T2 Depth)

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (ideally Aeronautical) or military equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline.

Preferred

• Candidates who have completed Trade Principles and aircraft platform training are welcomed, with continued employment subject to successful completion of the B3(T) Pathway within 2 years.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer for your chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working options where possible, while meeting business needs
• A dynamic working environment that supports your development and wellbeing

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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