Aircraft Mechanical Technician

Job Title:

Aircraft Mechanical Technician

Location:

Lincolnshire, England

Compensation: £33,.50 + Benefits (£ Shift Allowance)

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role  : SF

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Mechanical Technician at our RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire site.

As an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be working hands‑on with the Hawk TMk1 platform to ensure peak performance and safety for critical missions.

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Hawk mechanical systems, holding first signature responsibilities
• Interpret and apply approved data sets accurately, working confidently to maintenance instructions
• Report to the Team Leader while promoting best practices in quality and safety management within an aviation environment.

This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. Shift patterns will include :

• Monday to Friday, with optional weekend overtime when required
• Rotating shifts:
  Early: 07:30 – 15:30 Late: 15:30 – 00:00 (midnight)

• Proven experience performing scheduled maintenance tasks and supporting flight line operations
• Strong understanding of MRP Part and KR, developed through hands‑on experience
• Background in similar aviation maintenance roles, demonstrating technical competence
• Practical experience in aircraft towing, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

• Extensive fast jet experience or equivalent background in an aircraft technical role
• NVQ Level 3 (S&G) or equivalent qualification in aeronautical engineering
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain 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.