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Aircraft Technicians (Fuel and Props)

Rate of pay to be discussed on application

​MPI have requirements for Aircraft Technicians (Fuel & Props) to work in Almondbank, PerthThese are permanent roles Rate of pay to be discussed on application Purpose and Scope:The Technician is responsible, through the Fuels and Propellers IWT Manager, to the Operations Manager for the maintenance of aircraft components allocated to the relevant platform/programme.Responsibilities:To comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. To ensure the Health and Safety of all associates within the department, specifically ensuringcompliance with all appropriate Health and Safety instructions, appropriate risk assessments are completed and adhered to, machinery, tools, display screen equipment, PPE and all other safety measures are demonstrably safe and their use risk assessed, and that all staff are aware of safe ways of working and that measures are reviewed in line with standards. Will effectively and efficiently carry out, a variety of maintenance activities and modification programmes IAW his or her trade, qualifications and authorisation only using current authorised procedures as laid down in the relevant approved source documentation. Contribute to team delivery of agreed targets and goals. Complying with Tool Control Procedures iaw relevant ABM procedure. Attend and contribute to team meetings. Carry out SQCDP reviews. Support a climate of continuous improvement to assist Productivity, Quality and create a leaner environment. Fully embrace the Improving Quality (IQ) system ensuring that the team monitors all aspects of their Quality performance and, where necessary, implement corrective action to improve Quality standards. To achieve maximum flexibility team members will undertake training and train other team members. They will also be required to undertake work to this highest level of competence. Agree to do other duties within the team to support team output. Work within and promote the Behavioural Competences. Ensure that debris generated in their work area is removed/cleaned in a timely fashion. Mentor/train any Apprentices as and when necessary. Ensuring that continuation training is up to date and that packs are read and signed for Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Aircraft Supervisor (Avionics)

£31,252.16

​MPI are currently looking for an Aircraft Supervisor (Avionics)Location:  Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, GB, NG23 5NGAircraft Supervisor Avionics  RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NNFull time, 39 hoursPermanent£31,252.16 per annum inclusive of benefits following probation and competency assessment Our Client supports the development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as our Aircraft Supervisor Avionics,  you’ll play a key role in keeping these aircraft operational and in the air.You will carry out the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145. You will carry out associated roles and duties as directed by the business needs. The role will be based at RAF Syerston and will also be required to satisfy the regular UK-wide mobile requirements of the role. You’ll be a key member of our dedicated aviation team. We’re a close-knit team of professionals who actively support each other – and as well as ongoing career progression and development we can offer flexible working arrangements and an early finish on a Friday. What you need to do the role The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background. To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our Supervisors to meet one of the following; Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training, or be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable equivalent civilian training.The successful post holder must demonstrate having experience to hold Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities or civilian equivalent. You should have a minimum of 5-years’ experience in the Armed Forces in a relevant trade group or equivalent civilian industry. Other important attributes we are looking for include; good fault diagnosis skills, be technically competent and possess good communication skills both written and verbal.Because the aircraft are stationed around the UK you’ll not only need to travel away, which may involve several overnight stays, but you must also hold a full driving licence. You’ll also need to be medically fit to work in an aircraft engineering environment, with manual handling and aircraft rigging and de-rigging (physically demanding) as part of the job. ⦁    A flexible working allowance of 8% may be provided, subject to role requirements and successful completion of probation period⦁    A further 2.5% Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.⦁    Up to 6% contributory pension scheme⦁    An early finish on a Friday⦁    Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.⦁    A safe and supportive culture⦁    Interesting and enjoyable work⦁    A company passionate about diversity and inclusion⦁    Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities

Aircraft Supervisor (Mechanical)

£31,252.16

​MPI are currently looking for an Aircraft Supervisor (Mechanical)Location:  Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, GB, NG23 5NGJob Advertisement: Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NNFull time, 39 hours£31,252.16 per annum inclusive of benefits following probation and competency assessment Our Client supports the development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation.  They maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as their Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical you’ll play a key role in keeping these aircraft operational and in the air.You will carry out the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145. You will carry out associated roles and duties as directed by the business needs. The role will be based at RAF Syerston and will also be required to satisfy the regular UK-wide mobile requirements of the role.You’ll be a key member of our dedicated aviation team. We’re a close-knit team of professionals who actively support each other – and as well as ongoing career progression and development we can offer flexible working arrangements and an early finish on a Friday. What you need to do the role The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background. To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our Supervisors to meet one of the following; Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training, or be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable equivalent civilian training.The successful post holder must demonstrate having experience to hold Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities or civilian equivalent. You should have a minimum of 5-years’ experience in the Armed Forces in a relevant trade group or equivalent civilian industry. Other important attributes we are lookingfor include; good fault diagnosis skills, be technically competent and possess good communication skills both written and verbal.Because the aircraft are stationed around the UK you’ll not only need to travel away, which may involve several overnight stays, but you must also hold a full driving licence. You’ll also need to be medically fit to work in an aircraft engineering environment, with manual handling and aircraft rigging and de-rigging (physically demanding) as part of the job. A flexible working allowance of 8% may be provided, subject to role requirements and successful completion of probation periodA further 2.5% Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.Up to 6% contributory pension schemeAn early finish on a FridayCompany discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.A safe and supportive cultureInteresting and enjoyable workA company passionate about diversity and inclusionCommitted to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities

Development Engineer

£18.40 per hour

​MPI have a requirement for Development Engineers to work on site in Deeside, Flintshire.The rate of pay is £18.40 per hour PAYE and is deemed in scope of IR35Full Job Description is available on request Working approx. 37 hours per week.The contract length is for up to 7 months whilst a permanent recruitment campaign is undertaken and completed.Our Client has split the roles as follows:​2 x Development Engineer capable assisting in the introduction of new electronic/electrical engineering projects.1 x Development Engineer with specific responsibility for the production of CAD drawings of electronic/electrical designsJOB PURPOSEThis role is part of a team that provide engineering solutions for both planned and emergent work: providing governance, engineering technical instruction, guidance and continuous support both internally and to the customer.The team provides compliant design and drawing office functionality for the business in support of the delivery to internal and external customers.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBDeveloping engineering policies and processes to ensure the business complies with legislation, relevant standards and the maintenance of accreditation awards required by the business.Undertaking the role of engineering governance for our Client to other departments and teams.Providing engineering input to the NSP Stage and Gate process, giving instruction of the requirements to comply with MOD policy and legislation.Developing and introduction of emergent and planned task capability:Undertaking engineering risk assessments for new and/or modified task capability.Undertaking engineering investigations, feasibility studies and creation of associated results reports.Deriving the solution conceptDeveloping concept to a design solutionDesigning manufacturing and testing of prototypesDeveloping test and repair processes and inserting these into technical documentationInvestigating and resolving Engineering Request for Change (RFCs) raised by internal customers.Providing subject matter expertise as a point of contact for both internal and external customers carrying out activities such as Our Clients Tasking Agreement work (MOD Contracts), off site visits and customer meetings.Designing and producing engineering drawings for the manufacture, maintenance and repair of items.Provide post development support for the repair or manufacture items for the first 6 months of life cycle.Design of bespoke test fixtures for use in maintenance and repair.Over signing and carrying out independent inspections of technicians work in respect of and in compliance with Air worthiness requirements.Providing technicians with training on newly developed tasks.Managing engineering projects to defined timescales, negotiating changes in deadline as necessary due to delays in information and materials, through to completion.Identifying problem areas, improvement initiatives and implementing solutions as part of a team.Complying with the procedures contained within both the Clients Business System and the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications.Producing Bill of Materials, comprising components and materials, during the production of engineering drawings as part of the development process.Researching the materials and components listed in the Bill of Materials with consideration to environment of use, cost effectiveness, availability, lead times and project delivery date while liaising with Commercial, Operations, Procurement and the Customer in order to facilitate the release of an offer to the Customer.Liaising with external companies for component/item manufacture and testing.Providing engineering governance and control of the ERP system to ensure business compliance to Approved Source Information.Be the Military Packaging Approval Scheme certified designers for Special to Type Containers (STC), ensuring the integrity and functionality of the assets within the packaging.As subject matter experts providing Cat B over stamp for production staff carrying out new tasks and feasibility studies until they become competent.Producing the design for labels for approved use in Aircraft.Production of Site plans and building schematics.Mentoring our Clients and MOD apprentices on engineering principles and processes.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSAttain Development Engineer MAOS Authorisation in line with business system timelines.To understand customer requests and interpret them in a way that gives full compliance to the customer demand while complying with all relevant standards.Extensive knowledge of applicable British, European and international standards and legislation and the ability to apply and pre-empt the potential implications from this.The ability to communicate technical information to a broad range of internal and external customers adjusting language and tone to suit audience.Project Management skills such as risk management and stakeholder management.Attain 'Support Engineer' role and gain knowledge of the ERP system and how changes to routes/instructions/BoMs affect production and to understand the implications of delegation levels to production and product assurance.The ability to create highly complex Approved Source Information (ASI) including Documentation, Technical Instructions and Test & Repair Procedures utilising:The ability to interpret highly complex, supplied Approved Source Information (ASI), documentation, technical instructions, test & repair procedures, drawings and/or software.Knowledge of Air Worthiness safety and principlesKnowledge of business processes and a wide range of information resources to research spares, materials, consumables, processes and suppliers that fulfil job requirements to create Bill of Materials (Bom's) and initiate purchasing activity to be completed for the provision of spares, materials, chemicals, tools and consumables to the production team.Knowledge of engineering risk assessment process for the health & safety, environmental and quality impact of the production task under development.Knowledge of how to conduct engineering investigations and feasibility studies and how to compile written reports to convey findings.To attain advanced competence with Solidworks — 3D CAD Modelling, DraftSight and AutoCAD software to produce Designs, Engineering Drawings and Bom's that enable purchasing, manufacture, maintenance and repair work to be completed. This includes the ability to use on-line and off-line instructional resources for self-study to continually improve capabilities on the software.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERecognised relevant engineering apprenticeship or similar accredited training course.Relevant technical experience as a technician (Minimum 3 years).Be able to satisfy the competence standards set by ECUK (Engineering Council United Kingdom) for registration as Incorporated Engineer or Engineering TechnicianHigher National Certificate or level 4 NVQ or equivalent in an engineering discipline.If selected for these roles, we will be required to apply for a DBS background criminal check that will cost you £25.00 – Do not apply for this unless requested to do so.