Mechanical Technician

MPI have a requirement for a Mechanical (Watchkeeper) Technician to work on site at Aberporth,Cardigan Wales

• SA43 2DZ
  . The contract is until March 2027
• This role is out of scope of IR35.
• Rate of pay is £42.00 per hour LTD/£31.40 per hour PAYE
• Tools provided.

Please note, will be required to provide 3 years References for Security Clearance.

Basic 37 hours (9 day a fortnight)

Week 1 = Monday – Thursday 8.25hrs & Fri 8hrs

Week 2 = Monday – Thursday 8.25 hrs

• Maintenance of mechanical components of a UAV system
• Preparation of airfield for launch and recovery of UAV
• Launch and recovery actions associated with aircraft movements on an airfield
• Pre and post flight routine checks on the components of a UAV system
• Instructing new or less experienced maintainers and flight line operators

The Mechanical Technician will prepare UAV systems for flight, maintenance, troubleshoot and rectify UAV, GCS and Ground Element mechanical systems including engine, airframe and controls and to operate as a flight line technician in the flight team.

• Perform mission launch and recovery including:
• Assembly/disassembly launch and recovery of UAV at airfield
• UAV Handling, cleaning, visual inspection, fuel and oil replenishment
• Preparation of runway strip for UAV take off and recovery
• UAV towing and airstrip activities
• Perform Engine start and engine checks
• Perform pre-flight check via Flight Line Support Command Unit (FLSCU)
• UAV Maintenance including:
• Perform mechanical tests using Test Equipment
• Perform servicing of generators, batteries and air conditioning of the ground system
• Perform Engine servicing, run‑up and adjustments
• Routine maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Replacement of faulty Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
• Engine Maintenance including:
• Routine servicing
• Removal and replacement of engine
• Fuel and oil system
• Aircraft F700 and documentation management
• Undertake maintenance procedures, as defined within the technical publications
• Monitor and update the GOLD Esp LIS as required for the equipment being maintained

The Mechanical Technician will develop and manage effective relationships across the breadth of the company and its customers and have the confidence to technically lead cross discipline project teams.

The successful candidate will be expected to bring maturity and credibility when engaging with customers, senior managers and stakeholders. We expect the incoming Mechanical Technician to be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to work within defined compliance and processing structures
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Good team workings skills and ability to motivate effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills

• A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets
• An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable
• An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations
• Attainment of ‘signatory authorisations’ within the MAA authorisation structure
• Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace
• Knowledge of mechanical first‑and second‑line maintenance

• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player
• Ability to manually handle loads within Health & Safety limits
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service
• Creative and resourceful under pressure
• Forward thinking
• Flexibility on occasion will be required to support the customer needs
• Prioritise and delegate workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Resilient and self-motivated
• Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally

If no Watchkeeper experience or a refresher is required, a 2-week Training Course is provided at Larkhill.

Whilst this job overview is not intended to be exhaustive, it is likely that duties may be altered from

time to time in light of changing circumstances and to reflect any other reasonable duties required to

effectively execute this role.

They are a small company with the backing of their two parent companies, they benefit from the agility and freedom to operate as an independent company but with the support of their larger parent companies when they need it. That means their people have the support and flexibility of a small business, but with the security of a large company which makes them truly unique.

They have ambitious goals and their team enjoy contributing to a tangible physical product that they get to see fly in the sky, everyone truly enjoys working on such an exciting product. That gives them a strong people focus where they trust their team to do their work where they see best