Details:
- Salary: £18.23 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Kidlington Oxfordshire
- Date: 12 hours ago
Description:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Bay Support Assistant on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Maintenance Bay Support Assistant, you will be maintaining an efficient, safe, and organized workflow within assigned maintenance bay. This position supports licensed Aircraft Engineers and Technicians by ensuring all required parts, tooling, and materials are staged and readily available
Role: Maintenance Bay Support Assistant
Pay: £18.23 per hour via umbrella
Location: Oxford
Contract: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00, 40 hours per week, 6-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: DBS required
Responsibilities
Gather, stage, and deliver parts, consumables, hardware, and tools to mechanics in active bays prior to and during maintenance shifts.
Organise project kits and ensure hardware packages are complete and assigned to the correct bay or aircraft project.
Return used, specialized tools to the tool crib, ensuring they are logged back in according to standard operating procedures.
Act as a dedicated liaison between the parts stores, tool room, and the active bay floor to minimize engineer downtime.
Bay Housekeeping & FOD Control
Keep designated maintenance bays, work benches, shadow boards, and tool carts clean, organized, and free of hazard.
Continuously sweep, inspect, and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) within the immediate workspace of the bay.
Dispose of waste, scrap material, and hazardous consumables (rags, sealants, etc.) in accordance with safety and environmental protocols.
Wipe down support equipment (ladders, maintenance stands, ground power units) used within the bay to keep them operational and clean.
Essential Skills& Qualifications
Previous experience in an industrial, warehouse, automotive, or aviation environment is preferred, but entry-level candidates with strong organizational skills will be considered.
High awareness of safety protocols, especially regarding tool accountability and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly throughout the shift.
Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with engineers, stores personnel, and supervisors.
Strong self-starter who can anticipate engineer needs and keep the work area tidy without constant supervision
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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