Avionics Repair Technician
// Role Summary
Join Northrop Grumman UK in Chester as an Avionics Repair Technician, supporting critical avionic equipment repairs and logistics for demanding operational environments.
// Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and process avionic equipment to high standards.
- Manage shipping, export, and logistics activities.
- Maintain accurate technical and compliance records.
- Support site operations including inventory and facilities.
- Requires ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
- Role involves 10% travel.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an enthusiastic Avionics Repair Technician (ART) to join our team in Chester. This hands-on role is crucial for supporting the repair, testing, and movement of critical avionic equipment used in demanding operational environments. You will be part of a small, collaborative team, ensuring equipment is processed and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with strict quality and regulatory standards.
Following a structured induction and training programme, you will work with a limited degree of supervision, contributing to both site operations and wider programme delivery. This is more than just a job; it's a mission to contribute to building a more secure and connected world.
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, and 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 (approximately 10% travel).
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- 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.
- Must be a UK National.
Desirable Experience:
- 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.
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
- A Mission to Believe In: Contribute to building a more secure and connected world with meaningful, mission-critical work.
- A Place to Belong and Thrive: Join an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.
- Your Career, Your Way: Benefit from support for technical development, professional qualifications, and career pathways aligned with your ambitions.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible and comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, holiday buy/sell, bonus opportunities, a competitive pension scheme, and employee wellbeing support.