B1 Engineer – J1233

Argo Aviation International is part of a network of global offices supplying temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, EASA/FAA and CAA Part 145 services to many of the major aviation airlines, defence companies and maintenance companies worldwide.

The Client:

Our Client is one of the UK’s independent, fully approved and certified MRO organisations. Operating out of a modern facility in Wales, their team of highly skilled technicians and engineers work on a variety of aircraft, including Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 737, 757 and 767.

To align with their ambitious plans for growth, we are looking to support our client build one of the best teams in the industry, with every member ready and able to deliver the excellent service their customers expect – and you could be part of that journey!

Role Information – B1 Engineer:

Location: Southern Wales, United Kingdom

Salary: ££Competitive

Shift Pattern & Working Hours: Seasonal Shift: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 18:15. Friday 07:00 – 16:45.  Attendance hours from 1 September to 31 May (+10 days refresher training commencing August 2025)

Company Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employer pension contributions
• Medical Insurance plus health benefits
• Employee life insurance
• Dental, Optician & Audiological cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Recognition Scheme
• Employee Referral bonus
• Free Will writing
• Store and entertainment discounts and vouchers
• Free parking on site

Summary of duties – B1 Engineer:

• Carrying out maintenance and inspection of aircraft as defined in the Clients MOE and published procedures.
• Leading a team of Technicians and Mechanics in all aspects of Base Maintenance checks.
• Ensuring correct completion of paperwork and forms as required in the Company MOE or published procedures.
• Keeping the Bay Manager and Production Planners informed of the maintenance requirements and any associated potential or actual issues.
• Ensuring all maintenance documentation is fully completed in a timely manner, including that of the personnel allocated to assist in the task.
• Ensuring correct timings are allocated to a task and bookings on task cards are accurate.
• Ensuring the correct storage of aircraft components, including labelling, racking, availability and serviceability. 
• Maintaining standard engineering practices within the hangar such as accurately completing task cards, general hangar husbandry, ensuring workplace cleanliness and taking active measures to prevent FOD.
• Recommending to the Bay Managers, Maintenance Manager, and their deputies any improvements in working conditions, practices and procedure which may result in an improvement in efficiency and/or morale. 
• Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in accordance with the needs of the business.

Qualifications & Training:

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence:

Must be UK CAA AML or EASA AML issued pre 31/12/20 or; UK CAA AML & EASA AML issued post 31/12/20

Type Rating & Recency for:

• Any Boeing  
• Any Airbus family

The successful candidate must be available and willing to complete aircraft type training as required to fulfil the role.  This training will be provided by the Client.

In order to be successful in the role of B1 Engineer you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively – active listening and a good standard of verbal and written English skills.
• ‘Self-Starter’ – motivated and comfortable working autonomously.
• Natural problem solver – proactively tackles complex issues and offers creative solutions.
• Highly organised – able to prioritise workload and tasks effectively.
• Acts with integrity – able to demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles in work.
• Flexible – willing and able to respond to changing circumstances and expectations readily.
• Adaptable – able to change behaviour or approach when necessary to achieve a goal.
• Tenacious – driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Resilient – able to remain focussed, composed and optimistic in difficult situations and bounce back from failures or disappointments. Team player – develop solid working relationships.
• Attention to detail – thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work.
• Effective coaching & mentoring skills – proactively offer assistance and guidance to colleagues to enhance their skills and performance.
• Good standard of computer literacy including Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel.

Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format).  You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

To apply, please send us your CV and we will contact you to have an informal discussion to give you more information on our exciting roles!

Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual’s sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us.