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Junior Engineer

Salary Range
£32,000 - £35,000
£2,667 - £2,917 / mo

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Location Base
Wokingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Junior Engineer

Salary: £30,000-£33,000 per annum

Plus: company performance bonus scheme, healthcare, enhanced pension, 33 days holiday

Avia Technique, an established aviation safety specialist based in Wokingham, Berkshire is looking for a Junior Engineer to join the in house Engineering team. Working alongside Project & Design Engineers and our Group Operational Excellence Manager, this role will be focused on production maintenance and typical duties will include for completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, facilities tasks including contractor liaison and production support.

0815-1645, Monday to Friday, based in Wokingham

No shift work, no overnights!

Main Duties/Responsibilities

· Responding to both unplanned maintenance requirements and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for pressurised operating rigs within our organisation.

· Self-manage and perform the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule across the organisation throughout each calendar year.

· Support the upkeep of all operational pressurised rig procedures.

· Organise/allocate all internal facilities requests whilst consulting with the appropriate contractors when required to perform external works and supervise when on site.

· To complete internal Facilities works as required and where possible.

· Support and provide technical assistance to the production workshops with any breakdown of equipment, aiming to resolve problems in a timely manner.

· Manufacture and assemble conformity crates periodically for the workshops as required.

· Implement actions surrounding health & safety in a timely manner.

· Work as part of the Engineering team to problem solve.

· Liaise with the manufacturing team, suppliers and internal/external customers to effect timely creation of designs and product.

· Work from sometimes limited documentation, written or oral instructions, schematics, rough drawing, diagrams, layouts and plans.

· To ensure, PPE (as appropriate) is worn, all tasks are carried out safely and in line with appropriate company and national regulation whilst working in line with regulatory framework. Risks must be considered and mitigated when working with high pressure systems.

· Ensure deadlines are met and any delays are communicated to the Engineering Team Leader.

· To review and understand the maintenance organisation exposition.

· To follow company operating procedures and technical data.

· Always demonstrate attention to detail and apply good housekeeping/5S methodology.

· Ensure training and records are in place before embarking on a specific task.

· To maintain the engineering data stored on the company SharePoint system.

· Other relevant tasks as requested by COO and Operational Excellence Manager.

Requirements:

· Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent/similar with experience.

· Technical or engineering experience working with pressurised systems desirable.

· Commercially Aware.

· Hands on experience with engineering tools.

· Tool Making experience on lathes & mills desirable but not essential

Avia Technique has an excellent track record in training and development, and offers good rates of pay with annual performance increases together with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

· Private Healthcare for all Employees and their family

· Monthly Bonus based on company performance

· 33 days holiday including bank holidays

· Enhanced Employer Pension contributions

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Tech Spend Scheme

· Long Service Awards

We are a great company to work for and have been awarded Investors In People (IIP) Gold so come and find out more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

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

2

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 Junior Engineer roles across Avia Technique Ltd'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 £32,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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