Mechanic; Armament

Overview

Job Title:

Mechanic (Armament)

Location:

RAF Marham (Full time on-site)

Salary: £36,443.00

• Undertake detailed maintenance, test and inspection activities on the Ejection Seat, Canopy and Role Equipment for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Assure that all work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolve faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management.
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and take direction appropriately.
• Progress reporting against delivery targets to supervisor.
• Undertake support tasks within the Ejection Seat Back-shop Facility, Aircraft Role Equipment Facility and the Maintenance & Finish Facility that are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (e.g., oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment).
• Ensure personal compliance with risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures.

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualifications.
• Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
• Relevant experience (including NVQ year), to build up skills, knowledge and authorities on Aircraft or in Bays.
• Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) to capture build up of skills, knowledge and authorities on Aircraft or in workshops.
• Knowledge of Explosive safety and Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Framework and explosives safety (MAOS Mil Part 145 and EaPW).

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

F35 Maintenance Team:
Reporting to the Ejection Seat Supervisor, you will be responsible for undertaking maintenance on Crew Escape System and Armament components at the direction of the Armament Lead within the Ejection Seat Back-shop Facility, Aircraft Role Equipment Facility and the Maintenance & Finish Facility. The UK F-35 jets are maintained by a collaboration between Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce as part of Lightning Team UK, in support of the UK’s F-35 fleet.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Roles may be restricted by nationality, place of birth, or other factors. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically with 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the level.

Closing Date: 5th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please submit your application as early as possible.

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