Assistant Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Assistant Engineer
Company: Parnall Group
Job description: Job Role: Assistant Engineer (Aerospace experience not essential)
Employment type: Permanent and FTC available
Hours per week: Part/Full Time considered
Salary: Competitive, depending on skills and experience
Location: Truro, TR2
Closing Date: 12th March 2024
The Role
Are you an Engineer looking for experience and a new challenge? We are looking for skilled individuals to join Parnall Aircraft Company and be part of our exciting projects.
Based on the Roseland, Parnall Aircraft Company specialises primarily in the repair and maintenance of commercial aviation components, ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations. Our core expertise lies in providing meticulous care and attention to detail in servicing essential components, contributing to the seamless functioning of the aviation industry.
In addition to our primary focus on commercial aviation, we are passionately engaged in the restoration and rebuilding of a ‘Presentation Spitfire’ alongside other unique and historically significant aircraft. This secondary endeavour reflects our deep commitment to preserving aviation heritage and showcasing the rich history of flight.
Full and part time hours considered with core working hours Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm plus flexible additional hours (post training).
Responsibilities:
- Work with aluminium and other materials using a wide range of equipment and machinery.
- Specialised component replacement.
- Contract repairs and refurbishment.
- Panel reworks.
- Bespoke tool manufacture.
About You
- Have an engineering background, machine operating skills or ex tool shop experience.
- Welding – MIG & TIG experience (preferred)
- Ability to read and produce simple engineering drawings.
- Basic sheet metal work – aluminium (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Able to work independently, using own initiative, as well as part of a team.
Official qualifications preferred but not essential over experience.
Other Requirements
- All successful applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS Check. Please Note: A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
- Direct applicants only.
We’re creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organisations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better places to work and are more successful. Importantly, we are creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. In short we see this as the right thing to do for the best of reasons.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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