{"id":64945,"date":"2026-10-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/aviation-technician-emergency-slides-life-rafts\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:24:39","slug":"aviation-technician-emergency-slides-life-rafts","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/aviation-technician-emergency-slides-life-rafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Technician \u2013 Emergency Slides &amp; Life Rafts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Aviation Technician \u2013 Emergency Slides &amp; Life Rafts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary: <\/strong>\u00a326,000 &#8211; \u00a329,000 depending on skills and experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Witham<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working pattern: <\/strong>Full time, Monday to Friday<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Join Avia Technique, a UK aviation maintenance and repair centre specialising in critical safety and survival equipment. We are looking for a Technician to maintain and repair emergency slides and life rafts at our Witham facility.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a turnover of over \u00a330 million, more than 250 global customers and continued growth, Avia Technique offers a stable base for your career. In this hands-on role you will maintain high-pressure safety equipment to the highest standards, working in a skilled, collaborative team that ensures every component meets strict regulatory and customer requirements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll be doing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Carrying out maintenance and repair work in line with approved aviation data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Complying fully with regulatory frameworks and internal quality standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Working closely with colleagues to manage and prioritise workload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Keeping a strong focus on accuracy, safety and attention to detail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll bring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Proven experience in a mechanical environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A strong understanding of high-pressure systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with aviation maintenance standards and safety protocols<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Excellent teamwork and communication skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A proactive, detail-oriented and safety-conscious approach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Aviation experience is desirable but not essential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s on offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Salary of \u00a326,000 &#8211; \u00a329,000 depending on skills and experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Monthly bonus based on company performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>33 days holiday, including bank holidays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Enhanced employer pension contributions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Private healthcare for you and your family<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Employee Assistance Programme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cycle to Work Scheme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tech Spend Scheme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Long Service Award<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Training and development opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You must have the permanent right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship. 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