Wireman / Fitter

My client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a skilled Avionic Wireman / Fitter to join their dynamic team in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. This role involves manufacturing and installing looms and attaching equipment into aircraft undergoing modifications, working closely with the in-house Part-21 design team. You'll be responsible for creating bespoke equipment and customised options for clients ranging from the MOD to VVIPs, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Main responsibilities
? Accomplishment of work as directed by the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
? Working to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
? Manufacture electrical looms and avionic systems in accordance with design data
? Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required
? Will also be required to assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft handling.
? Maintain high standards housekeeping
? Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the department
? Will be working within a highly regulated environment
? Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment
? Work closely with the design office
? Carry out repairs to aircraft wiring looms and avionics systems

What you'll need to bring:
* Basic electrical knowledge, soldering, crimping, and wiring diagram understanding
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a keen eye for detail
* Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
* Experience in loom building, installation, or similar transport industries is desirable
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent
* Clean driving licence and eligibility for security clearance (DBS and SC clearance)
* Flexibility to work shifts and occasional travel to subcontractors or overseas facilities

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, as well as to high standards in order to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Basic understanding of how to use test equipment, such as an AVO
• Interest in DIY
• Understanding of the use of soldering and crimping techniques for wiring connections
• Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and/or production processes
• Able to adhere to the requirements of H&S to wear the appropriate PPE for each task
• Positive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable with ability to remain calm when under pressure.
• Well organised and methodical with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to use Google Office and MS products

Desirable

• Ability to use SAP / Envision
• Experience in loom building or installation
• Troubleshooting and fault finding experience

Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the Retirement Fund.
• Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

You must have the legal right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Shift work and travel may be required.

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