<b>Finance, Accounting, Banking</b> Derby

Join a highly skilled powerplant team supporting a busy engine bay operation in Luton, working on some of the most advanced commercial aircraft engines in service today. This is a hands-on contract role where your experience, precision and adherence to standards directly impact aircraft reliability and customer confidence.

Contract is to start October time until approx April/May 27

Please note that these roles are in scope of IR35

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the servicing, repair and component changes of GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and CFM56-7 engines within a dedicated engine bay environment. Working to approved maintenance data and procedures, you will ensure engines are maintained to the highest technical and safety standards. Your work will contribute to on-time delivery of engines and support operational performance for multiple airline customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled and unscheduled servicing on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and CFM56-7 engines in the engine bay.
Carry out engine component changes, strip and build tasks, and modular work in accordance with OEM manuals and approved data.
Conduct detailed inspections, fault finding and rectification of engine defects, recording all findings accurately.
Complete all maintenance documentation, work packs and records to regulatory and company standards.
Use approved tooling and equipment safely and correctly, ensuring proper calibration and care.
Liaise with supervisors, planners and quality staff to ensure work is prioritised, progressed and released on time.
Maintain a clean, organised and compliant work area, supporting continuous improvement and best practice.
Key Requirements:

Proven experience in an aircraft engine bay or powerplant maintenance role.
Hands-on experience performing servicing, component changes and repairs on large commercial aircraft engines.
Strong understanding of engine maintenance procedures, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret and work from OEM manuals, work cards and engineering instructions.
High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.
Able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.
Desirable Skills:

Previous experience specifically on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and/or CFM56-7 engine types.
Familiarity with engine bay workflow, engine stand operations and shop visit processes.
Experience working within Part 145 or equivalent approved maintenance organisations.
Qualifications:

Completed aircraft engineering apprenticeship (preferably powerplant-focused) with supporting documentation.
Recognised aviation maintenance qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) in Aircraft Maintenance or Aeronautical Engineering.
Additional OEM or type-specific training on commercial turbofan engines (preferred).
If you have the engine bay experience and technical background described and are ready to contribute from day one, please submit your application for immediate consideration.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK. 

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