Role Equipment Specialist

Role Bay Contractor – Role Equipment Specialist

• £27 per hour (via Umbrella) – 35-hour working week + premium overtime rates
• Initial 6-month contract with likely extension
• Full-time, on-site at RAF Brize Norton
• Exciting opportunity to support the Airbus A400M Line Maintenance team in a fast-paced aerospace environment

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a pioneering aerospace organisation based at RAF Brize Norton, supporting the Airbus A400M Line Maintenance Team. With over a decade of operational excellence, they provide critical maintenance and mission support for a global fleet of A400M aircraft. Working alongside military personnel, their high-performance engineering team ensures readiness for high-profile government and defence missions across diverse environments. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking experienced Role Bay Contractors – Role Equipment Specialists to join their expanding workshop team.

THE ROLE BAY CONTRACTOR – ROLE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST ROLE:

As a Role Equipment Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing survival and mission-critical aircraft equipment. Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops, you’ll ensure operational readiness, compliance, and reliability of all assigned equipment. This is a hands-on role in a high-tempo aerospace environment where attention to detail and adherence to regulated standards are paramount.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing chemical oxygen generators in line with OEM and regulatory standards
• Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and survival systems
• Application of corrosion prevention compounds on relevant assemblies
• Accurate input of maintenance data and technical records
• Daily servicing of Class 3 role equipment to ensure operational availability
• Supporting continuous improvement and upholding 6S workplace standards
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and procedural requirements

ROLE BAY CONTRACTOR – ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience in the maintenance or servicing of survival or role-specific aircraft equipment
• Competence in interpreting technical publications and following regulated maintenance procedures
• Confident using digital maintenance data systems and tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and within a team

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a defence aerospace or military MRO environment
• Familiarity with the A400M platform or similar aircraft
• Awareness of Human Factors, FOD prevention, and tool control
• Completion of a recognised aircraft maintenance or survival equipment apprenticeship (military or civilian)

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