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General Engineering Fitter Ascension Island

General Engineering Fitter Ascension Island

Job objectives and responsibilities

  • To contribute to the effective contract performance by working and supporting all the Air Head Technical Sections and Supply by undertaking routine and general support activities as tasked.
  • To gain an understanding of GES, Visiting Aircraft Handling Section (VAHS) and other technical departments operational duties.

Main Duties

  • Maintain, service, repair and modification of the mechanical and electrical aspects of Ground Support Equipment and vehicles in accordance with current technical publications.
  • Provide support to the Supply section during ship to shore operations.
  • Understand the demanding of spares or consumables through the military supply system.
  • Learn to maintain, drive and operate MoD marine craft and associated equipment, (boat handler).
  • Participate in GES/VAHS out of hour activities as required.

What we are looking for

  • Would suit UK veterans such as RAF Trade Group 1 & Trade Group 5 engineers.
  • Must be qualified in engineering, in either mechanical or electrical discipline to level 3 standard or equivalent experience. Preferable a multi skilled technician would be highly desirable.
  • Experience of working in a workshop environment essential.
  • Good standard of education with good IT and media skills.
  • Must have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
  • Familiar with working within an aerodrome environment and military aviation policies.
  • Must be able to swim 100m
  • Must have a clean driving licence, minimum B & C1
  • Desirable – Competent with fleet management software (JAMES).
  • Desirable – IPAF 5a MEWPS operator qualified and 5c boom.
  • Desirable – Welding and fabrication.
  • Desirable – Familiar with towing airfield support equipment.
  • Desirable – Defence Workplace Trainer (DWT) and or Train the Trainer (TtT) instructor.

Job Summary – Ascension Island

  • Employment Type - Full-time, unaccompanied position
  • Contract Duration 24 months. Notice Period 2 months
  • Competitive salary, Site allowance 5%, Tour bonus 10%
  • 80 days leave (excluding weekends), Entitled to Ascension Island Bank Holidays
  • Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
  • Accommodation single quarters at Travellers Hill
  • Meals 3 daily meals at the Combined Mess
  • Corporate workwear and PPE provided
  • Hours per week 47.5 hours
  • Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification


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Job Details

Job Title

General Engineer Section (GES) General Technician (80567) Ascension Island

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Salary

£32,000 tax free Salary is tax free (The client pays the tax), Single accommodation and messing are free, 80 days holiday

Region(s)

Ascension Island

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