MRO Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Fitter – £40k – £48k

Middle Wallop, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C‑17, P‑8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor‑led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges. The Technician role will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Report to a Supervisor and conduct assigned maintenance tasks, understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensuring that work/tasks are completed in accordance with Approved Technical Data and correctly certified.
• Execute aircraft maintenance activities to meet individual schedule milestones, controlling and sequencing workloads and ensuring acceptable work standards, first‑time quality, and performance measures are met.
• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems/structures/electronics/components, upgrading aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic, to isolate faults and repair faulty components in accordance with technical information published in authorized maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• When directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees, and provide mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

Preferred Skills

• Good communication skills, ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to the team, control demanding workloads while delivering to a high standard and maintaining schedule.
• Understanding of interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.
• Working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and application of these requirements within area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in commercial or defence, considered.
• Proficient computer skills, use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective team member.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning – develop skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you – tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
• Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week.
• 4x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well‑Being Programs, tools and incentives.

Applications

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 22, 2025.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post‑start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.