P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician vacancy in St Athan (043jc)
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd
P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician (043jc) - St Athan - £29 - 32k + Benefits
Hands-On Aviation Role for Ex-Military Engineers & Technicians
If you've worked around aircraft, engines, hangars, GSE, or controlled engineering environments then this role could be for you.
We're recruiting a P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician to join a Part 145 maintenance operation in St Athan.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting engine storage, preservation, movements, and facility operations within a regulated aviation environment.
Ideal for:- RAF Mechanical / Propulsion / General Techs
- REME Aviation Technicians
- Royal Navy Air Engineering Technicians
- Aircraft handlers or ground support personnel
- Veterans comfortable in hangar and apron environments
You will take responsibility for the control, preservation, movement, and documentation of stored aircraft engines within a Part 145 environment.
This includes humidity control inspections, engine wrapping to OEM standards, equipment handling, GSE operation, and maintaining safe, compliant working areas.
Attention to detail and accountability are critical; engines must be stored correctly, protected properly, and documented accurately.
What You'll Be Responsible For- Conducting periodic humidity inspections on stored engines
- Tracking engine status and next inspection dates
- Liaising with customers regarding storage conditions
- Wrapping engines in accordance with OEM and contractual requirements
- Managing engine ownership and cradle registers
- Supporting engine loading and unloading operations
- Inspecting and documenting incoming engines and cradles (including photographs)
- Carrying out basic cradle repairs (component replacement only)
- Maintaining stock, tooling, and storage equipment
- Operating forklift (up to 15 ton), cranes, tugs, and fuel bowser (authorisations provided)
- Supporting line maintenance GSE movements
- Maintaining FOD-free apron and engine bay areas
- Supporting facility upkeep and waste management
- Conducting local collections/deliveries when required
- Aircraft propulsion / engine bays
- Depth maintenance hangars
- Aircraft handling or GSE roles
- Aviation engineering workshops
- Logistic or equipment movement roles within regulated environments
If you understand FOD discipline, preservation standards, controlled documentation, and safe equipment operation your experience is highly transferable.
What You'll Need- Strong manual dexterity and practical skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- IT literacy (Outlook, Excel)
- Valid UK/EU driving licence
- Engine wrapping or aircraft maintenance experience advantageous
Forklift, crane, tug and bowser authorisations can be gained within the role.
In return they are offering a good starting salary of up to £32k with 25 days holiday, company pension, 3% employer and 5% employee, possible bonus scheme, depending on personal and company goals, as well as continuing personnel development within the company.
For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on , or or via the website