Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, Cardiff
Client:
Royal Air Force
Location:
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
77
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
What will you do?
* Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
* Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
* Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment
Minimum Education Requirements
* GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
* Level 3 Qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline with relevant experience
Requirements
* Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
* You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status)
* Commit to a minimum of 3 years post specialist training
* Pass a Fitness test
Apprenticeships available
The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician.
Career, Training & Education
At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education.
Entry Requirements
You must be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.
Fitness Requirements
You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. As part of the application process you will need to do the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT), which takes place at a fitness centre local to you.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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