Skilled Electrician
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Seeking a skilled Aircraft Electrician for a permanent, full-time role in Filton, focusing on A400M wing electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance.
// Key Responsibilities
- Install, test, and maintain complex electrical systems on aircraft wings.
- Perform electrical system installation and continuity testing on A400M wing assemblies.
- Route critical electrical harnesses and fit/assemble aircraft components.
- Requires a Level 3 qualification in an Electrical field and proven production/manufacturing experience.
- 4-day work week (Mon-Thurs, 35 hours) with a competitive salary and benefits package.
// Role Specification
We are looking for a Skilled Aircraft Electrician to join our team at the Filton Plant Operations environment. You will be an integral part of the production team, with the opportunity to contribute to A400M Wing Manufacture and R&T activities.
Responsibilities:
- Installation, testing, and ensuring the integrity of complex electrical systems on aircraft wings.
- Performing electrical system installation and continuity testing across the A400M wing assemblies.
- Installing and routing critical electrical harnesses to support key system enablement.
- Fitting and assembly of aircraft components.
About You:
- You are an experienced Aircraft Electrician with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
- Possess a Level 3 time-served qualification within an Electrical field (e.g., Certificate of Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent).
- Proven experience as an Electrician in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in electrical installation, routing, testing, fault finding, and working to technical drawings and standards.
- Flexible with a strong focus on Safety and Quality.
- Ability to accurately follow complex documentation and design procedures.
What’s in it for you:
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts.
- Work/Life Balance: 35-hour week (Mon-Thurs shift pattern).
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, international opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop.
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave, adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose-built maternity rooms.
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups.
Right to Work:
Candidates must possess unrestricted legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis. Sponsorship is not provided.