At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to strip, build, inspect, and test gas turbine engines.
- Company: Respected engineering firm investing in new talent and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, extensive training, and career development.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a niche sector with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Mechanical experience, strong IT skills, and a commitment to learning.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 46000 £ per year.
- Technician – Gas Turbines
- Warwick
- £42,000.00 - £46,000.00 per annum plus exceptional benefits
- Permanent
- Days – Flexible shifts
Our client is investing heavily in new talent and they’re looking for a Gas Turbine Technician/Mechanic who wants a long‑term, stable career in a niche and highly respected engineering environment.
You’ll work on Honeywell 131‑9 and ALF 502/507 engines, supporting strip, build, inspection and test activity within a close‑knit, high‑standards team.
- Why this role appeals to the right person
- You’ll receive extensive training, structured development and full support to progress.
- You’ll gain exposure across departments, learning the full lifecycle of gas turbine production.
- You’ll join a business that values accuracy, documentation, tool control and trace.
- You’ll be trusted to work independently once approved, but always backed by a collaborative team.
- What you’ll be doing
- Strip, build, inspect and test gas turbine production engines
- Routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs
- Disassembly and assembly of complex components
- Testing and commissioning
- Interpreting technical data, manuals and engineering instructions
- Using a variety of tooling, CNC machinery and workshop equipment
- Maintaining documentation, traceability and compliance to Part‑145 standards
Essential skills (non‑negotiable)
- Current, hands‑on mechanical experience (within the last 12 months)
- Strong IT capability — daily use of Access databases and digital documentation
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a tight team
- Confident interpreting technical manuals, drawings and data
- Willingness to rotate between departments and learn new areas as the business evolves
- Commitment to long‑term development — they invest heavily in training and expect the same dedication in return
- Ideal backgrounds
The business operates in a niche sector, so we welcome candidates from comparable environments:
- Aviation / Aerospace (Part‑145, MRO, APU, engine shop)
- Vehicle technicians with strong mechanical strip/build skills who want to transition into aerospace
- Industrial turbine, rotating machinery, precision engineering or CNC backgrounds
If you understand the importance of tool control, documentation accuracy and engineering discipline, you’ll fit in well.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C/5 or above including English, Maths and Science
- Proven hands‑on mechanical experience
- Ability to follow Health & Safety requirements
- Good computer literacy
- Physically fit and comfortable with standing for long periods
- Working hours & salary
- £42,000–46,000 starting salary depending on experience, with scope to increase
- Flexible working patterns
- Typical shifts: 07:30–16:00 or 08:00–16:30
- We can tailor hours for the right candidate
- To be considered for this position, please send us your CV ASAP by applying to this advert
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