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  • Title:

    Repair Engineer

  • Location:

    Filton

  • Salary:

    Up to £52.00 per hour

  • Contact:

    Emma Broderick

  • Contact email:

    ebroderick@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027885_1778057544

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Duration:

    7 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2026-06-05

  • Startdate:

    ASAP Subject to BPSS Clearance

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite)

Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)
Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)

Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in‑service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in‑service aircraft
  • Author and release Structural Repair Instructions
  • Lead and execute repair activities within a small engineering team
  • Provide expert structural repair support for minor and major damage cases
  • Develop innovative repair solutions using historical repair data and technical expertise
  • Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver timely, high‑quality repair solutions
  • Support development of generic repair procedures to improve fleet efficiency
  • Prepare and release approval documentation in line with Design Organisation requirements

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong experience in aircraft structural repairs
  • Composite repair experience (non‑metallic focus preferred)
  • Wing repair experience highly desirable (structural repair background also considered)
  • Experience authoring repair instructions and technical documentation
  • Knowledge of aircraft structures
  • Familiarity with metallic and composite materials
  • Understanding of non‑destructive testing methods
  • Ideally holds or has held RTE / RT3 approval
  • A400M or A350 experience advantageous

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan