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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Salary Range
£27,500 - £30,000
£2,292 - £2,500 / mo

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Location Base
Kilmartin, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Aerotron Avotec Ltd is an aircraft component maintenance company working in the civilian and military aviation sectors. Based in Uddingston, the company specialises in the repair and overhaul of Electrical & Mechanical components for the aerospace industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to forward their career in the aviation sector, the successful applicant has the opportunity to further progress within the company and expand their technical expertise and education through our learning partnerships.

The Mechanical Engineering Technician role involves:

  • The repair of precision mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components including disassembly, inspection, fault-finding, build and test utilising company provided tooling and equipment.
  • Detailed reporting of shop findings to meet the requirements of aviation industry regulations and the company Quality Management System.
  • Ensuring work is completed and documented in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Working with minimum supervision utilising technical data to complete repairs.

Essential Experience & Skills Required:

  • Relevant work experience in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering, 2 years minimum.
  • Expected as a minimum to have a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
  • Demonstrable ability to disassemble, repair, reassemble and test precision hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical equipment
  • You must have the ability to read technical drawings and associated information. .
  • Be able to show versatility in quickly absorbing information combined with well-rounded experience.
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to plan and organise workload to accommodate changing requirements.
  • Have the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: c. £30,000 DOE. Company Pension Scheme, 30 days holiday entitlement per year and further benefits available including flexi-time and a generous bonus scheme..

This on-site role is an immediate requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • 6 Kilmartin Place, G71 5PH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Reference ID: AAMET423

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Engineering Technician roles across Aerotron Avotec Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,500 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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