Field Service Engineers - Mechanical

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service.
We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our global aviation client, a leading aerospace tooling support company. Our client is a world-renowned specialist in the servicing of aircraft tooling, engine tooling, engine stands, and aviation ground support equipment.

Job Title: Field Service Engineers -Mechanical

Location: Slough/Poyle
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Package: Competitive, plus OT

Working Hours: Mon - Fri (Apply online only)

Additional

Full UK Driving License required (manual)

To be successful in your application you will need to hold the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

We are seeking skilled & experienced Field Service Mechanical Technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical systems for airline tooling, including aircraft engine stands and ground support equipment. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of tooling critical to aircraft maintenance operations. This opportunity will be visiting customer sites in and around London Heathrow Airport/Hampshire & Kent.

Key Duties:

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance mainly on mechanical and hydraulic aeronautical tooling (lifting equipment, support tools, measuring tools, GSE).
• Carry out technical expertise, functional tests, and load tests to validate the conformity of repaired equipment.
• Establish diagnostic methods and propose repair solutions when standard procedures are not sufficient.
• Dismantle, reassemble, adjust, and calibrate equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with technical standards.
• Conduct quality control checks before shipment and prepare equipment for delivery to customers.
• Perform on-site interventions at customer locations (airlines, MROs, OEMs).
• Ensure proper use of ERP and workshop documentation to track work progress and maintain records.

Principal skills and Qualifications Required

• Technical diploma or degree in mechanics (automotive, motorcycle, heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery, industrial mechanics, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance (hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems).
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Manual dexterity, precision, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Must be able to obtain an airside security pass and clear a DBS check, 5-year checkable work history.

Preferred:

• Experience in an airline, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul), or aerospace environment.
• Knowledge & maintenance of GSE or lifting equipment
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., EASA Part 145)