Electronic Repair Technician & Administration Support
About this role
Avionics Repair Technician (ART)
Requisition ID: R10244674
Location: Chester - site based
Clearance Type: SC Clearance
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
What's your possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It's the foundation for your career development and the positive impact we make for our customers, communities and one another.
This is more than just a job. It's a mission.
We are looking for an Avionics Repair Technician (ART) to join our team in Chester, supporting the repair, testing and movement of critical avionic equipment used in demanding operational environments.
This is a varied and hands-on role that combines technical repair activities with logistics, compliance, facility support and customer coordination. Working within a small, collaborative team, you'll play an important role in ensuring equipment is repaired, processed and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with strict quality and regulatory standards.
Following a structured induction and training programme, you will work with a limited degree of supervision while supporting both site operations and wider programme delivery.
What you'll be doing
- Diagnose, repair and process avionic equipment using approved technical procedures and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate technical, engineering and compliance records to support audit, traceability and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate shipping, export and logistics activities, including packaging, documentation, equipment dispatch and receipt.
- Support site operations through inventory management, forklift operation, facilities checks, visitor coordination and contractor administration.
- Assist with environmental, health and safety activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and safe working practices.
- Provide flexible support to engineering, programme and field service teams, including occasional travel for equipment collection, delivery or off-site operational activities.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government SC Security Clearance.
- Experience in the repair, maintenance or testing of electronic or avionic systems, ideally within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and work within defined procedures and compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting logistics, administration, inventory control or operational processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally in support of business requirements.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in Electronics or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working with military or civilian aircraft avionic systems.
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems.
- Forklift licence or willingness to undertake training.
- First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal or similar EHS qualifications.
At Northrop Grumman UK, we understand that careers are built on potential as well as experience. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK National and able to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process.
Email: [email protected]
Benefits
We offer a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:
- Flexible and compressed working arrangements where applicable
- Private medical insurance
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Annual incentive and performance bonus opportunities
- Career development and learning programmes
- Competitive pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether supporting defence, national security or advanced technology programmes, your work will have a meaningful impact and help deliver mission-critical capabilities.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Innovation thrives when different perspectives come together. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to contribute their best work.
Your Career, Your Way
From technical development and professional qualifications to new projects and career pathways, we'll support you in building a career that reflects your ambitions and interests.
Ready to apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – We'd be happy to answer your questions at [email protected]
Not right now? Explore our other opportunities across Northrop Grumman UK. We're growing and looking for talented people to help us define what's possible.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Company at a glance
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Top Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Compressed working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Annual incentive bonus
- Performance bonus
- Career development programmes
- Learning programmes
- Pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
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