Job Title:                     Mechanical Technician

Location:                     Holyhead, Anglesey

Compensation:           £33,023.88 + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF70501

Engineer the jets that train the UK’s next generation of fighter pilots.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Mechanical Technician at RAF Valley, near Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey.

The role

As an Aircraft Mechanical Technician, you’ll carry out depth maintenance and component work that keeps military aircraft safe, airworthy and available for training directly contributing to national security and the development of world‑class aircrew.

Day-to-day, you’ll build hands‑on expertise across inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification, and functional testing growing your career in a high‑integrity, team‑driven environment with an employer known for “lifetime engineering.”

• Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components and assemblies.
• Undertake and complete depth maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications to approved maintenance data.
• Perform functional and system tests to release equipment back to service safely.
• Maintain compliance with Babcock’s maintenance procedures and mandated standards, including tooling and test‑equipment control.
• Collaborate and escalate effectively to keep maintenance on schedule and resolve issues promptly.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based at RAF Valley, Holyhead

Essential experience of the Mechanical Technician

• Practical engineering maintenance experience applying technical skills to real equipment.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder skills with clear, respectful communication.
• Confident using Microsoft tools to update records and reports.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Technician 

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (ideally Aeronautical) or military equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer for your chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working options where possible, while meeting business needs
• A dynamic working environment that supports your development and wellbeing

Babcock International 

For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 27/01/2026