Assembly and Test Mechanic

My Bournemouth based client is now seeking Assembly Mechanics to join them on a contract basis. Please note that SOME relevant experience in mechanical / electrical assembly & testing is ESSENTIAL. Role: Assembly…

Pay rate £19.51 – £20.08/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 17 September 2026

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Plus holiday pay in addition

My Bournemouth based client is now seeking Assembly Mechanics to join them on a contract basis.
Please note that SOME relevant experience in mechanical / electrical assembly & testing is ESSENTIAL.

Role: Assembly Mechanic
Hours: Monday - Friday. (Mon-Thurs 6.30am-3pm, Fri 6.30am-11.30am) on site (37 hours per week
Salary: £19.51 - £20.08 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay in addition
Location: Bournemouth Airport

Candidates must hold either a UK or NATO country passport to be eligible to work on this site.
A drug screening is required on all successful candidates prior to starting the assignment.

Assembly Mechanics will assemble, maintain and test a variety of Mechanical, Pneumatic, Heat Transfer, Electronic, Air Turbines and Electro-mechanical aircraft components in accordance with FAA, EASA & Repair Station regulations.
This also includes all aspects of the repair process including: Diagnostic fault finding, strip, initial inspection, parts call up, build, welding (if required) & testing of the final units.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpret Component Maintenance Manuals Service Bulletins & other Technical data approved by the regulator required to perform the Repair & Overhaul duties.
Perform a preliminary inspection of the unit to include a diagnostic test, disassembly, cleaning & component inspection.
Determine the material required to Overhaul/Repair
Repair/Overhaul & assemble the unit in accordance with approved technical data.
Perform final test of the unit in accordance with approved data to determine eligibility for return to service
Prioritise & process units in order to meet customer due dates.
Process units in accordance with the Quality Management System & Repair Station Manual & MOE.
Required experience and qualifications:

Previous experience of precision assembly work and testing.
Mechanical workshop experience together with some electrical experience.
A recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or Certification is desirable but not essential

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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