Aviation Mechanic – Aircraft Wheel & Brake Specialist

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established aviation maintenance organisation to recruit a Mechanic for their busy workshop. The role involves working on aircraft wheels and brake systems, ensuring high‑quality standards and supporting production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Full disassembly of aircraft wheels and brakes.
• Initial testing and disassembly of aircraft brake units.
• Dismounting aircraft tyres from wheels.
• Technical cleaning of wheel and brake components using workshop machinery.
• Operation of paint‑removal machines.
• Reassembly of wheels, mounting tyres, torquing, inflation and pressure testing.
• Reassembly of brake units, functional testing and fault isolation.
• Reading and following component maintenance manuals and technical instructions.
• Supporting workshop processes and maintaining safety standards.

Required profile

• Mechanical or engineering background, or strong interest in mechanical work.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and basic hand‑tool knowledge.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience as a Mechanical Technician, Workshop Operative or Engineering Assistant is desirable.

Required skills

• Aircraft wheel disassembly
• Aircraft brake testing
• Tyre mounting and torquing
• Technical cleaning of components
• Paint removal machine operation
• Reassembly of wheels and brake units
• Interpretation of maintenance manuals
• Hand tool usage

What we offer

• Salary £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent contract, Monday‑Friday 08:00‑16:30.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Parking and travel allowance (own transport required).
• Training and development opportunities.