Aircraft Fitters

St. Austell, Cornwall
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Are you an experienced Aircraft Technician looking to develop your career supporting the Royal Navy? Do you have hands-on experience working on Merlin or other rotary-wing aircraft?

Our client is seeking skilled Aircraft Technicians to join their established aviation engineering team at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose, one of the UK's busiest and most operationally significant military airfields. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates transitioning from the Armed Forces or those bringing relevant civilian rotary-wing experience.
You'll play a key role in maintaining Merlin helicopters, ensuring aircraft availability, safety, and operational readiness in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As an Aircraft Technician, you will:

Carry out aircraft maintenance and off-aircraft support activities
Work as an Aircraft Engineering Fitter across operational support contracts
Ensure all tasks meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Identify and escalate risks, quality issues, and customer concerns
Complete technical documentation and administrative duties accurately
Attend training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in an airworthiness environment
Merlin helicopter experience or strong rotary-wing aircraft background
Experience working with Merlin aircraft systems and support equipment
Knowledge of Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, and CIETP
Familiarity with engineering and asset management systems
A strong commitment to safety, quality, COSHH, and tool control procedures What's on Offer

Competitive salary with annual reviews
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Structured training and development with access to a wide range of courses
Funding for qualifications and career progression opportunities
Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
Healthcare cash plans and wellbeing resources
Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers
Supportive and inclusive working environmentPlease apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that due to high application volumes, the closing date may be brought forward

Job Info
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Job Title:
Aircraft Fitters
Company:
Manpower
Location:
St. Austell, Cornwall
Salary:
£35250 - £40000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 6th 2026
Closes:
Mar 9th 2026
Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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