P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician St Athan; jc

P145 Support & Engine Storage Technician vacancy in St Athan (043jc)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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